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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 04:35 PM
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The '06 Train I just got a few weeks ago has a 200/50/17 Metzeler ME 880 out back and I think it looks great but it will need to be replaced fairly soon. I know stock size is a 200/55/17. Now my bike has been lowered at least 2" front and back so a taller 55 tire might cause some issues. Is it a safe idea to replace with the same Metzeler I have now OR I have read the right Metz is actually a 210/50/17. Also the PSI is at 34-35 frame says 40 but that's for the stock size..........geez!!
 
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also a add on, when shopping new tires ran across this "Full Bore" made in the USA tire in my 200/50/17 size for half the cost of a Metzeler and has the look of a Metz. could i run this tire or is it for rockets only?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/200-50-17-FU...#ht_1556wt_952
 
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Ran a few of those with no issues.
 
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Cool the 200/50/17 full bore on your Harley? Seems to good to be true at half price a Metz.
 
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Great traction but wore out too fast. Looked way cool also. Last time I got that good of a deal on a front ME880 the date code showed it to be 3 years old.
 
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They do look cool! Like the Metz. How many miles did you get?
 
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They do look cool! Like the Metz. How many miles did you get?
4300-4700. I liked the Pirelli night dragons better. Got 7600 on those. Just put the Michilin Comander II because it boasts double tire life?
 
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Cool thanks for the info man!
 
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Just be careful if the date code is older than 2 years. My indy tells me they can't legally mount them if they are older than that.
 
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Good tip! I think I will stay with the metz 880 not sure what size. Stick size is $50 cheaper.
 
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