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Old Mar 19, 2019 | 08:00 AM
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So, I think I’ve narrowed it down to either Shinko 777s, Dunlop CruiseMax, or Metzeler 888s since the Avon’s don’t make a front tire for my bike.

Im the type that usually just springs for the most expensive when I don’t know much about a product, BUT, I’m really leaning toward the Shinko...not for price reasons, or for mileage obviously, I was originally thinking Metzeler because of the high price but I think I value stickiness over mileage due to an aggressive ride style that includes getting fairly low in the corners. (Could care less about wet performance, I don’t ride in the rain lol)

Any thoughts from the group regarding stick and quality of the three I listed, or possible options I’ve missed?

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Old Mar 19, 2019 | 11:22 AM
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Ill be damned! My research had shown that Avon only made a rear specific tire in the size I needed for my front...thank you!

Any input on their stickiness/handling?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2019 | 01:29 PM
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Those tyres are the new version of cobras. I haven't used them yet, but previous cobras are the best tires out there for ours bikes
 
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Old Mar 22, 2019 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by thomassa3
... I value stickiness over mileage due to an aggressive ride style that includes getting fairly low in the corners. (Could care less about wet performance, I don’t ride in the rain lol)....

Thanks!
I don't ride in the rain either......until I'm riding, and it's raining. Then I like decent "wet performance."

There are many things to consider, and weather not cooperating with me is one of those things.
 
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I bought my Dunlop’s from Revzilla. Then used a Indy for install. Total cost of tires, tubes, balancing was just a hair under $500.00

White walls on my Heritage have gotten a lot of compliments!
 
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Originally Posted by TStephen
I don't ride in the rain either......until I'm riding, and it's raining. Then I like decent "wet performance."

There are many things to consider, and weather not cooperating with me is one of those things.
touche!
 
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