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Re: WHAT BRAND OF TIRES DO YOU RUN
« Reply #15 on: April 27, 2006, 08:24:13 PM »

On my 3rd set of Metzeler ME 880 . 20,000 kms each (12,000 miles).
Wouldn't ride on anything else.
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Re: WHAT BRAND OF TIRES DO YOU RUN
« Reply #16 on: May 08, 2006, 09:04:48 PM »

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On my 3rd set of Metzeler ME 880 . 20,000 kms each (12,000 miles).
Wouldn't ride on anything else.

I am installing the ME 880's for the first time on my 2004 SEEG, what tire pressure on you running on front and rear?
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Re: WHAT BRAND OF TIRES DO YOU RUN
« Reply #17 on: May 09, 2006, 06:39:44 AM »

I run 36 in the front and 38 in the rear!

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Re: WHAT BRAND OF TIRES DO YOU RUN
« Reply #18 on: May 09, 2006, 10:58:45 AM »

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    I bet I've tried them all.  I ran Metzler (ME880) and loved the exrta life (got about 3K more on the rear),  did notice that they did make the bike "feel" lighter,  however I did notice that they didn't stick well in corners (especially wet ones).  I've since gone back to Dunlops and still think that this is one thing the factory does right.   You may have to replace them a little more often,  but it beats the crap out of going down because the rubber coumpound it too hard and the tire doesn't bit.......JMHO


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Re: WHAT BRAND OF TIRES DO YOU RUN
« Reply #19 on: May 09, 2006, 11:29:07 AM »

Beags has got this right. And I'll add to that, anyone who is trying to save a few bucks on tires doesn't have his priorities right. When you've only got two, grip and handling should be your only consideration. One final word, IMO people that rave aout Metzler handling are running Lasers and not Marathons. The Marathons are hard as a hockey puck.  
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Re: WHAT BRAND OF TIRES DO YOU RUN
« Reply #20 on: May 09, 2006, 11:36:57 AM »

I love this web sight [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]. Getting new tires and Dunlop it will be. Any difference between the HD and Dunlop purchased else were?
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Re: WHAT BRAND OF TIRES DO YOU RUN
« Reply #21 on: May 09, 2006, 10:50:10 PM »

BK, I get my dunlops from Chicago HD and get 20% off.

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Re: WHAT BRAND OF TIRES DO YOU RUN
« Reply #22 on: May 12, 2006, 08:27:59 AM »

Being fairly new to riding and an avid reader of comments made on this forum, it never ceases to amaze me of the vast differences of member's opinions on the same subject/product which in many cases are contrary to manufacturer's claims of performance.  Having said all that, it only reinforces the old saying that "opinions are like a**holes, everybody has one".

With regard to tires, my advice is to ride on the brand YOU are most comfortable with which will vary with YOUR bike/style of riding.  They are the most important piece of equipment on your bike.  There aren't that many choices and the prices are comparable so trying to save money is not an issue.  With regard to the comment about MoCo doing it right in selecting Dunlops, the only thing they did right was set up a marketing agreement ($$$) to have the HD name put on the sidewalls of their tires.  No different than tee shirts or underwear.

I switched to metzeler 880 (130/90 front, 150/80 rear) because I wanted to try something different to form my own opinion.  I think they are better than Dunlops so far, but it is early yet.  We'll see, I reserve the right to change again!

Reverend Pete will end this thread now, but just remember, it is your a** on that bike, no one else's.
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Re: WHAT BRAND OF TIRES DO YOU RUN
« Reply #23 on: May 12, 2006, 12:10:30 PM »

Pete,
      
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Re: WHAT BRAND OF TIRES DO YOU RUN
« Reply #24 on: May 13, 2006, 07:26:28 AM »

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Re: WHAT BRAND OF TIRES DO YOU RUN
« Reply #25 on: May 13, 2006, 10:56:07 AM »

Pete,
         Welcome aboard. Always glad to see new members.Especially ones who speak up on things.

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