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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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Default Getting new tires!

After some looking around, I am going with Metzler tires. I am looking at the 210/50ZR 17 in rear and 90/90H 21 up front. My stock Dunlops were 200/55R 17 (rear) MH90 21 (front). I know the 210 will fit easy in rear, but what about the 90/90 up front? I have heard it will fit, just be alittle tight but no rubbing. Anyone got some info on this set up?
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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Default RE: Getting new tires!

I think I'm sticking with the Dunlop for the rear.
I have a new set of wheels coming, and I just don't like the look of the smaller/shorter 210x50x17" over the 200x55x17" Lop.
I'm going to stay with the larger Dunlop on the rear, and probably go with a 90x90 Metz on the front. The tread pattern between the Dunlop 205 and the 880 Metz is pretty simular.
 
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