Gents,

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!!

 

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

 

Ran a few of those with no issues.

 

Cool the 200/50/17 full bore on your Harley? Seems to good to be true at half price a Metz.

 

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.

 

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?

 

Cool thanks for the info man!

 

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.

 

Good tip! I think I will stay with the metz 880 not sure what size. Stick size is $50 cheaper.