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Dblake

03-12-2018 06:25 PM

Are different front/rear tires a concern ?

Hi all. It’s time to replace my rear tire. I’m looking at the 888’s. My front is stock Dunlop. Is it a problem to change just the rear? Let me know your thoughts
thanks

QC	03-12-2018 06:38 PM

Some don't play well together. Couldn't say about the combo you're putting together though.

grbrown

03-13-2018 12:11 PM

I've been riding for over 50 years and have only had problems with mixed tyres on a couple of occasions. You'll soon know! In that case change the other one pdq.

aecs	03-14-2018 07:18 AM

Never been a problem for me.

RANGER73

03-14-2018 07:40 AM

It depends on the composition of the tire. The Dunlops are a harder rubber compared to the Metzgers.
So they’ll flex differently in the corners. Not good, and really not good on wet roads.

QC	03-15-2018 11:57 AM

I know a Commander II rear and Dunlop front didn’t like each other.

scooper321

03-23-2018 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QC

I know a Commander II rear and Dunlop front didn’t like each other.

I run Commander IIs. No plans to go Dunlop. But dare I ask?

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