Metzeler 160/80 Rear Tire
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Metzeler 160/80 Rear Tire
It's time again to replace my rear tire and I'm planning on going with ME880's. Metzeler tires run a bit narrower in tread width than Dunlops and their fitment chart recommends using a 160/80 but with a note, "special tire fitment on OE rim".
Has anyone mounted a Metz 160? If so, what does the "special fitment" amount to?
Has anyone mounted a Metz 160? If so, what does the "special fitment" amount to?
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RE: Metzeler 160/80 Rear Tire
cHarley,
I have the Metz ME880 160/80 16 on my '05 1200C. Is slightly wider and taller than stock, but fits fine. Did not require any modification. I think th only issue I have read involved lowered bikes having the tire rub on the wiring harness when bottoming out.
I have the Metz ME880 160/80 16 on my '05 1200C. Is slightly wider and taller than stock, but fits fine. Did not require any modification. I think th only issue I have read involved lowered bikes having the tire rub on the wiring harness when bottoming out.
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RE: Metzeler 160/80 Rear Tire
ORIGINAL: DannyNucclz
What size are your rims? I want to do the same on a stock laced wheel but someone told me the wheel needs to be 16x3.5 and my wheel is 16x3.
What size are your rims? I want to do the same on a stock laced wheel but someone told me the wheel needs to be 16x3.5 and my wheel is 16x3.
http://www.us.metzelermoto.com/media...twin_07_lo.pdf
And thanks Hogsport.
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RE: Metzeler 160/80 Rear Tire
ORIGINAL: cHarley
It's time again to replace my rear tire and I'm planning on going with ME880's. Metzeler tires run a bit narrower in tread width than Dunlops and their fitment chart recommends using a 160/80 but with a note, "special tire fitment on OE rim".
Has anyone mounted a Metz 160? If so, what does the "special fitment" amount to?
It's time again to replace my rear tire and I'm planning on going with ME880's. Metzeler tires run a bit narrower in tread width than Dunlops and their fitment chart recommends using a 160/80 but with a note, "special tire fitment on OE rim".
Has anyone mounted a Metz 160? If so, what does the "special fitment" amount to?
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RE: Metzeler 160/80 Rear Tire
ORIGINAL: SportyPig
I've read that in Metzlers fitment charts. Having installed 2 150 wide metzlers, I don't thing a 160 would fit on my bike, but it is a L model. But if it will fit, that would be great!
I've read that in Metzlers fitment charts. Having installed 2 150 wide metzlers, I don't thing a 160 would fit on my bike, but it is a L model. But if it will fit, that would be great!
I think the L model is nearly the same shock height as the C, you should have no problem. The ones I saw having problems on the xl forum were slamming lower than stock. It does fill up the fender nicely though.
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RE: Metzeler 160/80 Rear Tire
I know fitting a 200 metz on my 05 CVO V-Rod the "special tire fitment" involves a slight trimming of the belt guard and thats not in every single case... I am sure it is something very minor like that inthe Sportsterscase your dealer should be easily able to identify the mod to you Metz wont screw you over and sell you something that won't work for ya... they are good people
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RE: Metzeler 160/80 Rear Tire
cH,
Have you given any thought to Avon Venoms? I just put a set on my stock 1200C last week and they've transformed the whole feel of the bike. I couldn't get any info anywhere on how they compare to the Metz, but the benefit here is that they're a straight number swap for the stock Dunlops. The shop had the old ones off and the new ones on in about a half hour, no questions about which size tire and how it'd fit.
Just another option.
Have you given any thought to Avon Venoms? I just put a set on my stock 1200C last week and they've transformed the whole feel of the bike. I couldn't get any info anywhere on how they compare to the Metz, but the benefit here is that they're a straight number swap for the stock Dunlops. The shop had the old ones off and the new ones on in about a half hour, no questions about which size tire and how it'd fit.
Just another option.