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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 01:25 AM
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Default Where Can I Buy Metzeler ME880 200/55/17?
I have a 2007 Softail Custom and want to stay with the stock rear tire size: 200/55/17.

Metzeler lists this exact size on their web site, but nobody seems to carry it.

Any ideas where to buy?

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I did not see that size on metzler site. you can go with a 210/50 or a 200/50. i have used both and the 200/50 looks wider but it is the same but a little shorter and gives much better gear ratio.
http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...oducts_id=4428
 
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Try Chaparral or Dennis Kirk.
 
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where did you see a metzler 200/55/17?
 
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Best price I've found so far. I'm getting ready to order one myself.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...Rear-Tire.aspx
 
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Originally Posted by 08Fatty
Best price I've found so far. I'm getting ready to order one myself.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...Rear-Tire.aspx
$187
http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...oducts_id=4428
 
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Originally Posted by tk353
where did you see a metzler 200/55/17?
Here, but not in stock (use the pull down):
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...Rear-Tire.aspx
 
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Cool, thanks. Too bad I ordered this morning.
 
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Originally Posted by drspencer
Here, but not in stock (use the pull down):
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...Rear-Tire.aspx
metzler shows they do not make a 200/55/17. maybe that is why it is not in stock
 
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Originally Posted by tk353
I did not see that size on metzler site. you can go with a 210/50 or a 200/50. i have used both and the 200/50 looks wider but it is the same but a little shorter and gives much better gear ratio.
http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...oducts_id=4428
So, it looks like I'll have to use one of the two above sizes.

I've heard that when using these sizes (instead of the stock 200/55/17) you can expect to get significantly less tread life.

What were your experiences with each size, and which would you recommend for my Softail Custom?

Sub question: Should I just stay with the Dunlops, so I can continue using the stock size (which I like), or should I deal with the size issues and go for the better quality Metzeler?

Thanks again.
 
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