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Apr 4, 2009 | 06:29 PM

nate00

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is it ok to mix tire brands? my sportbike buddy said its a no no and will throw it off too much.

Apr 4, 2009 | 08:58 PM

turn8a

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I ran a metzler 880 up front for about 3000 miles with the stock dunlop on the rear.Now I have both metzlers. No problems even in the rain.

Apr 5, 2009 | 12:23 AM

Gpsjr10

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Different tire models / brands will have a different grip and if you are an aggressive rider in the twisties, I wouldn't want a softer compound on one tire than the other... I really wouldn't worry about it unless you are going to the track with it.

Apr 5, 2009 | 12:41 AM

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alright thanks, thats what i thought, my rear is pretty bald

Apr 5, 2009 | 11:34 AM

k&j eglide

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Different tires will have different tread patterns which means they will handle differently. Mixing tires is not recommended. Fronts are cheaper and easier to replace anyway. Do both and you could try something other than stock.