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Old May 19, 2006 | 10:20 AM
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Looking to purchase a 180 rear tire. Any thoughts which are best?
 
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Old May 20, 2006 | 01:39 PM
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Most seem to use the Metzler 880 tires these days
 
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Old May 21, 2006 | 01:10 PM
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METZLER
 
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Old May 21, 2006 | 01:15 PM
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What is yuoins opinion why the metzler is better than the Dunlap???????
 
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Old May 21, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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The stock tires my Deuce came with sucked bad, uneven tread wear, front tire tread seperated. Went with Metezler ME880's but to be honest they don't last very long, but they handle great so I guess there are trade offs.
 
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Old May 25, 2006 | 10:41 PM
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I wore out the dunlops on my XL1200C in 6,000 miles. I checked the tire pressure every time I rode, no burnouts. They wore uneven and had allot of splits and the tires were 1 year old. It is true that the Metzlers don't last long eather but the traction is superior.
 
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