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I don't like Metzlers. The rear 150 was not as wide as stock and grip was no better than stock, IMO, \\;and yes I had recommended air pressure. Front had what looked like dry rot lines after a few thousand miles although I do admit that it performed better than stock in not tracking groves and seams on the highway. Overall I was not impressed. Maybe I got an old or \\;bad batch.
This is just \\;my one time experience with Metzlers and your and others \\;mileage may vary, so to speak.
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flynlow
This is just \\;my one time experience with Metzlers and your and others \\;mileage may vary, so to speak.
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flynlow
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RE: Best performing tire poll
On my Heritage and now my Road King, Metzlers have been good tires. \\;Ride comfort, cornering, and \\;everything except long life. My recent experience was on the rear of my RK. \\;With just over 7,000 miles I had cords showing on a Metz when compared to Dunlops I get around 10,000 with a little tread still left. I put enough miles on the scoot to need a new rear Metz every 4 months where as I get around 7 months out of a Dunlop.
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The Dunlops have aways done everything I've asked of them and performed very well. I'm sticking with Dunlops...
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The Dunlops have aways done everything I've asked of them and performed very well. I'm sticking with Dunlops...
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ORIGINAL: flynlow
I don't like Metzlers. The rear 150 was not as wide as stock and grip was no better than stock, IMO, \\;\\\\\\;and yes I had recommended air pressure. Front had what looked like dry rot lines after a few thousand miles although I do admit that it performed better than stock in not tracking groves and seams on the highway. Overall I was not impressed. Maybe I got an old or \\;\\\\\\;bad batch.
This is just \\;\\\\\\;my one time experience with Metzlers and your and others \\;\\\\\\;mileage may vary, so to speak.
 \\;\\\\\\;
flynlow
I don't like Metzlers. The rear 150 was not as wide as stock and grip was no better than stock, IMO, \\;\\\\\\;and yes I had recommended air pressure. Front had what looked like dry rot lines after a few thousand miles although I do admit that it performed better than stock in not tracking groves and seams on the highway. Overall I was not impressed. Maybe I got an old or \\;\\\\\\;bad batch.
This is just \\;\\\\\\;my one time experience with Metzlers and your and others \\;\\\\\\;mileage may vary, so to speak.
 \\;\\\\\\;
flynlow
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RE: Best performing tire poll
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I know this subject has been beat to death but I'm still having trouble deciding on a new set of tires. I thought my mind was made up to try Metzler's but last night I was at a local bike show and one of the contestants said that when going around curves his front metzler would sometimes slip. Most riders think they are great. I don't know. I'm more concerned with performance (rain, road groves, stability). Longevity is last on my list. Please offer your opinions.
I know this subject has been beat to death but I'm still having trouble deciding on a new set of tires. I thought my mind was made up to try Metzler's but last night I was at a local bike show and one of the contestants said that when going around curves his front metzler would sometimes slip. Most riders think they are great. I don't know. I'm more concerned with performance (rain, road groves, stability). Longevity is last on my list. Please offer your opinions.
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