DUNLOP VS MICHELIN!
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DUNLOP VS MICHELIN!
I am getting close to needing front and rear \\;rubber at approx 17,000 miles. I am considering going with Michelin instead on Dunlops. Has anyone ran both tires and have an honest opinion of which they liked better. (What I mean is not saying "They're the greatest!" because you've spend your hard-earned $$ on them.) Wondering what kinda tread life can I get from a Michelin? \\; I am not interested in Metzelers. \\; Thanks in advance.
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Well, I had Metzler's installed today, a tad more'n 4,000 miles after installin' new Michelins. \\; Why? 'Cuz the rear Mich had 'bout 1/32's more ta the wear bar. \\; Yeah - that's right - 4k TOTAL on the tire. \\; We'll see if the Metz's do any better. \\;Got 7500 outta the 'Lops. \\;
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Well, I had Metzler's installed today, a tad more'n 4,000 miles after installin' new Michelins. \\;\\\\\\; Why? 'Cuz the rear Mich had 'bout 1/32's more ta the wear bar. \\;\\\\\\; Yeah - that's right - 4k TOTAL on the tire. \\;\\\\\\; We'll see if the Metz's do any better. \\;\\\\\\;Got 7500 outta the 'Lops. \\;\\\\\\;
Well, I had Metzler's installed today, a tad more'n 4,000 miles after installin' new Michelins. \\;\\\\\\; Why? 'Cuz the rear Mich had 'bout 1/32's more ta the wear bar. \\;\\\\\\; Yeah - that's right - 4k TOTAL on the tire. \\;\\\\\\; We'll see if the Metz's do any better. \\;\\\\\\;Got 7500 outta the 'Lops. \\;\\\\\\;
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Yeah - me, too! I've got an email in to Michelin regarding it, and the dealer is holding the tire for now. The bulk of the tire was used on a 2-up, 3300 mile trip - but still, it should have done a LOT better'n that - it's a touring tire......
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RE: DUNLOP VS MICHELIN!
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Yeah - me, too! I've got an email in to Michelin regarding it, and the dealer is holding the tire for now. The bulk of the tire was used on a 2-up, 3300 mile trip - but still, it should have done a LOT better'n that - it's a touring tire......
Yeah - me, too! I've got an email in to Michelin regarding it, and the dealer is holding the tire for now. The bulk of the tire was used on a 2-up, 3300 mile trip - but still, it should have done a LOT better'n that - it's a touring tire......
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RE: DUNLOP VS MICHELIN!
ORIGINAL: TexasRedneck
Yeah - me, too! I've got an email in to Michelin regarding it, and the dealer is holding the tire for now. The bulk of the tire was used on a 2-up, 3300 mile trip - but still, it should have done a LOT better'n that - it's a touring tire......
Yeah - me, too! I've got an email in to Michelin regarding it, and the dealer is holding the tire for now. The bulk of the tire was used on a 2-up, 3300 mile trip - but still, it should have done a LOT better'n that - it's a touring tire......
What were you running for pressure?
I put 11,000 on the stock dunlop and currently have 11,000 on a Metz 880, looks to have another 1-2K left in it.