Sportster Models 883, 883 Custom, 1200 Custom, 883L, 1200L, 1200S, 1200 Roadster, XR1200, and the Nightster.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Rain tires?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 08:37 PM
  #11  
Nightster 13's Avatar
Nightster 13
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 405
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Rain tires?

ORIGINAL: JamieWG

Metzelers are superior in the rain, in the dry, in gravel, in rain grooves..... can you tell I like Metzelers?...lol
i have heard this as well. Metzelers are good in the rain.
 
Reply
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 10:24 AM
  #12  
MosesJJN's Avatar
MosesJJN
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
Default RE: Rain tires?

General rule...the longer the tire lasts, the harder the compound. The harder the compound, the more likely they will slip in rain.

The factory tires on my car lasted 73,000 miles and had enough tread left for anything short of snow and ice. Replaced them with "sport/performance" tires that are rated to last only half as long (softer rubber.)

Guess what...when it rains I don't slip and slide downnorspin the tires trying to get up the mountain any more.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jpatterson317
Dyna Glide Models
21
Aug 20, 2017 12:27 AM
orangedog350
Touring Models
25
Feb 25, 2015 10:59 AM
Keeper01
Touring Models
14
Oct 12, 2012 05:26 PM
titus3:5
Sportster Models
7
Sep 19, 2008 01:18 PM
bulldogmoe7
Touring Models
10
Jul 6, 2007 12:00 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:27 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE