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Jul 28, 2016 | 07:43 AM

#51

THE PEG

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That tire had little life when you left. Remember if you are taking a trip and the tires are borderline change them. Why spend time on the trip getting them changed? You're a lucky man.

Jul 28, 2016 | 08:07 AM

#52

Prologix

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So you have first hand experience that when neglected the Metz held together and delivered you home safely. Not I understand that that knowledge applies specifically to your bike and your riding style. Why on earth would you not stick with that kind of security?
On an other note the 888's are the go to tire for Suzuki Boulevards I used them no complaints. (Lighter bike though)

Jul 28, 2016 | 10:16 AM

#53

dugan

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Originally Posted by Prologix

That's a viable question, however, I'd like to see if I can get more miles out of a tire than 8-10,000. Granted the Metz held together, and I rode it probably harder than I should have on that trip (which I never do) but now I want to see what the MC II can do mileage wise.

Jul 28, 2016 | 10:55 AM

#54

bettingpython

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What was your tread depth measurement before you left? I'm betting you don't know, it was probably already below the minimum safe limit before you left. You neglected to to properly check and maintain your tires and are blaming it on the brand.

At just shy of 8000 miles on an Avon Cobra rear I have a little under 2/32" of tread depth in the center, when I left for a 2000 mile Colorado ride I had 4/32" of an inch left. As the wear depth increases the rate of wear increases as well that;s why you change your tires at 2/32"

Jul 28, 2016 | 11:13 AM

#55

stevenh

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From: bowling green ky.

i had the same tire's on my 09 street glide. i got 5k on the back and it looked like yours. also was told the mII's might rub. some bikes they do and some don't. i ordered anyway and mine doesn't. already have 3k on the MII's and they still look new. i know it was a expensive gamble, but i wasn't going back with the metz.

Jul 30, 2016 | 12:32 AM

#56

Ben E

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Same thing happened after 9,000 on Metz with me.

Jul 30, 2016 | 03:46 AM

#57

Jrsess

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From: Wesley Chapel Fl.

Bottom line you need a tire. The brand is your choice! JR

Jul 30, 2016 | 11:45 AM

#58

dugan

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Originally Posted by Jrsess

Bottom line you need a tire. The brand is your choice! JR

A new Michelin Commander II was mounted this morning. It was a tight fit but I like it tight. Now a few more miles on the front tire and it will be replaced with a MCII as well. The Metz held up enough for me to ride it to my local Indy but in the future i will be checking my tires more thoroughly. A chill still goes down my spine after realizing after the fact how worn the Metz was and riding it that far.