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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 02:57 PM
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Thumbs up what a difference!

I have to recommend the Metzeler ME880s. I replaced the dunlops on my bike with a set yesterday and put around 200 miles on the bike today. I didn't really expect to see that much difference, but holy smoke. The first turn I took put a hell of a smile on my face. These tires grip!!
 
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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Looking at ME 880's also.. Where did you buy them?
 
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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Also sizes, give the sizes you used? What year was the bike you put them on?
 
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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Great tires!! When I put mine on, I had the same reaction, no more of the tire feeling like it was searching, not saying dunlops aren't good tires, just that I think mets are waaay better. Glad you like them.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 05:13 AM
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They went on a 2006 fatboy. I went with stock sizes. I have a 150 in the rear. A 160 could have easily fit. They cost around $205 shipped from Jakewilson.com Hell of a deal.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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Bought my pipes from Jake W. They do not have a 160... Did find 160's for $175. Stlll cant believe how much these Metz cost...
 
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 07:17 AM
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the 150 cost me $115 I think. 10mm is not worth $60 to me. haha!
 
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 09:19 AM
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The 150's do not fit a 4.25 rim correctly - they flatten out too much. Also,the Metz are skinnier than other tires. Your 150 is like a 140 Dunlop. And, the 160's are steel belted radials - not bias like your 150. Probably gonna go with a Sport Cruiser tire anyway. Costs a lot less than these Metz, Have the same load and speed rating as our stock Dunlops and deeper tread depth than your Metz. And are steel belted radials. haha!
 

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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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well, they fit fine on my rims, ride and grip great. They're good enough for me. haha!
 
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