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Apr 17, 2009 | 08:20 PM

flhtupser

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Metzeler Question?

My local indy put a Metzeler on the rear of my '06 Ultra today. I pick it up and it's a 140/90/16 instead of mu85/16 like the stock Dunlop. Is this a problem or is this the proper size for a Metzler? Also he told me to run 47 lbs air pressure, said I would get better wear. I always ran 40 in the Dunlop. I agreed to try the Metzler but did not anticipate the size or pressure differences. Comments greatly appreciated!!!

Apr 17, 2009 | 08:41 PM

BK Meyers

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You're fine. The 140 is a mm designation. It is slightly wider then the 130mm it replaced.

As for tire pressure, yes the Metzeler tire requires more air pressure. I run the 140/90/16 on the rear of my Road King but I was told to run 50 psi. Have just under 10K miles on the rear tire and it is still looking good.

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Apr 17, 2009 | 08:47 PM

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Thanks BK, that makes me feel better. The tire seemed to run good, I just needed peace of mind. Good to know on the air pressure too. Hope it lasts longer than the 402.

Apr 17, 2009 | 09:11 PM

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Hate to be a pessamist (i'm sure my spelling is bad) I ran the metzler 880's once!! yes higher pressure, that was metzlers answer to a bad wear pattern. I got 7500 miles on them.

Apr 17, 2009 | 09:19 PM

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Been runnin Metzies on my other scoots for the last 10 years. Great tires last longer than the stockers.

Apr 17, 2009 | 09:20 PM

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I've got the Michelin on mine now and love them, but Metz were all I used on my BMWs and they were always great tires. Great grip and in wet conditions imho.

Apr 17, 2009 | 09:22 PM

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Your going to like the Metz's I have over 8k on my rear and probably have another 6-8k left on it. I use to get uneven wear on the stock dunnies and get a wobble, put on avons and I won't even start on their poor quality and even worst customer service, put on metzlers and have never looked back..great tires.