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Old May 8, 2014 | 12:40 PM
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Wider tyre - there are several reasons, including looks, just for the sake of it, which IMHO applies to changing from a 180 to a 200. But you did ask! For those of us with older bikes a wider tyre can provide a larger cushion to ride on, also a higher load rating - at least that is my excuse for changing mine!

I've used a similar product to Ride-on, which is intended to deal with the very problem you have. It is normally installed in a new tyre, to deal with a puncture when the need arises. You could use some, or look into getting a vulcanised repair, which may be available from a local tyre shop, which will plug and heat seal your puncture.
 
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Old May 8, 2014 | 02:09 PM
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Old May 8, 2014 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Rfc
I'm liking really digging this Metzeler 888, still looks new at 3100 miles. Stock Dunlop was slick in the middle at 6000 miles.
That's the truth on the stock Dunlop, you were lucky I got just over 5K. I decided to try the Commander 2 this time, hopefully I will let you know how it is in 10K.....
 
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Old May 8, 2014 | 06:18 PM
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^ with stock dun lops do you speak of? the 402, 407-408
 
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Old May 9, 2014 | 07:43 AM
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I spoke with a rep from the "Ride On" company, he stated that I could use it for a puncture so I ordered a bottle and will see what happens then. I am trying to not have to replace my tyre at this point as I have a lot of life left on it (hopefully since it's a Dunlop). He gave me some tips on how to use this produce for my situation.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 06:16 AM
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Just ordered an Avon Cobra rear tyre. Read good stuff about them on here.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 07:51 AM
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I just replaced my Michelin Commander II rear tire and got 21k miles out of it, it is the best tire I have tried and am staying with it.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by fwb35
I just replaced my Michelin Commander II rear tire and got 21k miles out of it, it is the best tire I have tried and am staying with it.

Darn...Lol. I been going back n forth with the Michelin and Avon for weeks. Since I started this thread. I read a lot on here about the Avon Cobra....all good. Gah
 
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I also went up one size on my back tire, mostly because it had a 100lb higher capacity rating, looks better to
 
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 09:44 AM
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that dunlop got another 10,000 miles left on it. plug the tire or use the ride-on, it's good stuff.
 
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