I'm looking to put new tires on my deuce. I'm stuck between the dunlop3 or metzeler me880. It came with dunlops but I've heard Metz got a good tire? Any advice would be great.

 

Metzelers will not last as long but are softer and stickier. I far prefer a softer stickier tire to a harder one. This can really have an impact on the way your bike rides. I have been running metzelers and Avon's for years. Dunlops come off immediately in favor of a better tire.

Drew

 

I am with Drew on this one... I run Metz 880's on my Heritage for about 8k miles. They are great tires! I had some Avon Venom X's on my old scoot, and they are still going to this day (my buddy bought my old bike 4 years ago). He rides the **** outta that bike, and they're still holding up. You can't go wrong with Metz or Avon in my book!

 

Thanks for the info! I just ordered metz 880 front and back. I order a 200 goin try make that fit.

 

I run Metzelers on my bike and one thing I really like is that they don't track nearly as much as Dunlop tires do on the little grooves and expansion slots on the freeway.

 

Nice on the metz 200.. is this goin on a 18" x 5.5 rim? With the 200, i think you need a narrow belt and pulley, and also think you need to remove the inner fender struts.. I think hogpros website has the step by step directions.. I went with a 180 metz.. and that is tight on my 07 deuce with a narrower belt..I dont know how people get 200's in there..but i know people do it.. Good luck!

 

Ya I also order an 18x5.5 rev tech solid chrme rim, 20mm belt,pulley. I haven't figured out a fender yet. I might have to play Jesse j's and fab something I'm wana try piece this together without breaking the bank

 

can you fit a 170 under there with no modifications ?

 

Nice!! If sticking with the stock fender, someone pointed me in this direction if I ever wanted to go 200.
http://www.hogpro.com/filedown.php?c...ruct.php&id=13

 

I know I have heard of people going with he screaming eagle 180 on a stock deuce rim with no mods. Not sure on a 170 of a different brand, they all vary in width even know they are considered the same.. So I guess unless your against dunlops or are going to a bigger rim, the se180 is the best bet. Never did it but researched the **** outta this topic before buying my rims..