Tires

Jcannon · 07-02-2008, 08:38 PM

I got metzler 880 marathons on my xl1200c and i like them so far, good grip, does nice in the rain.

smitty901 · 07-03-2008, 02:14 AM

Now of the other options are going to give you the miles dunlaos will from what I have seen. And the difference can be alot.
I for you still belave dunlap is the best all around tire for HD.
Even goldwings run them

RickB · 07-11-2008, 07:51 PM

I went with Metzler on my 07 street glide and came up almost 1000 miles short of what I got out of the Dunlops that came on it. For the $25.00 more per tire I spent for the Metzlers and the lower milage I got out of them, I went back to the Dunlops. I could not tell the difference in the ride.

readski · 08-19-2008, 01:51 AM

I can get dunlops or metzlers for the same price...thinking of trying the metz as original dunlop only went 7500 but mostly 2up... whats a good price? I was quoted $225....

wildspirit97 · 08-19-2008, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by readski

I can get dunlops or metzlers for the same price...thinking of trying the metz as original dunlop only went 7500 but mostly 2up... whats a good price? I was quoted $225....

wow, that's pretty spendy...ever look for your tires online?

I've gotten tires from all these places

Dunlop tire, agv helmets, bridgestone motorcycle tires, avon motorcycle tires, tourmaster

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Tires

Motorcycle Tires at Motorcycle Tire Superstore

Street Tires, Wheels - Chaparral Motorsports

might even check with Dennis Kirk or JP Cycles

readski · 08-19-2008, 02:25 AM

hey wild spirit ....that's a rear tire mounted for $225.... my tire mounting days are over

wildspirit97 · 08-19-2008, 02:41 AM

I take My tire into the Polaris dealership down the road from where I work and they charge 10 bucks to mount and balance it. I let other people work my bike as little as possible.

Springer Fan · 08-19-2008, 03:05 AM

I just put a set of Avon wide whites on my springer heritage and love the ride!

Technologist · 08-19-2008, 07:09 PM

Eastern Performance does tires... decent pricing, and free shipping!

I got Metzelers recently (less than 200 miles ago) and I am impressed.... feels like the RK lost 100 pounds! The bike really dives into the corners now!

99phatboy · 08-24-2008, 12:01 AM

I must say, Metzler seems to be the most common replacement tire these days. I have Metz on all my bikes. They last long enough for me, But tire life is not my main concern when there are only two tires between me and the asphalt! I currently run a Metzler ME880 140/70 18 on the front and a Metzler ME880 200/50 18 rear. The bike handles like a dream and the wear has not been significantly obvious. Just my two cents

07-02-2008, 08:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jcannon Start The Engine Ride: 2006 Sportster 1200 Custom Join Date: 2008, May 28 Posts: 48 My Mood:	Re: Tires I got metzler 880 marathons on my xl1200c and i like them so far, good grip, does nice in the rain.

07-03-2008, 02:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
smitty901 Community Guru Wannabe Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: 2008, Jan 02 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,276 My Mood:	Re: Tires Now of the other options are going to give you the miles dunlaos will from what I have seen. And the difference can be alot. I for you still belave dunlap is the best all around tire for HD. Even goldwings run them __________________ The Infantry leads the way

07-11-2008, 07:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
RickB New Family Ride: Streetglide Join Date: 2008, Jan 09 Posts: 7	Re: Tires I went with Metzler on my 07 street glide and came up almost 1000 miles short of what I got out of the Dunlops that came on it. For the $25.00 more per tire I spent for the Metzlers and the lower milage I got out of them, I went back to the Dunlops. I could not tell the difference in the ride.

08-19-2008, 01:51 AM	#14 (permalink)
readski Warming The Wheels Ride: 2004 FLSTCI Join Date: 2008, Feb 05 Posts: 63 My Mood:	Re: Tires I can get dunlops or metzlers for the same price...thinking of trying the metz as original dunlop only went 7500 but mostly 2up... whats a good price? I was quoted $225....

08-19-2008, 02:25 AM	#16 (permalink)
readski Warming The Wheels Ride: 2004 FLSTCI Join Date: 2008, Feb 05 Posts: 63 My Mood:	Re: Tires hey wild spirit ....that's a rear tire mounted for $225.... my tire mounting days are over

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08-19-2008, 02:41 AM	#17 (permalink)
wildspirit97 Community Star Ride: 2007 softail fxst Join Date: 2007, Sep 12 Location: Washington Posts: 357 My Mood:	Re: Tires I take My tire into the Polaris dealership down the road from where I work and they charge 10 bucks to mount and balance it. I let other people work my bike as little as possible.

08-19-2008, 03:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
Springer Fan Start The Engine Ride: 2003 Heritage Springer Join Date: 2008, Aug 06 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 22 My Mood:	Re: Tires I just put a set of Avon wide whites on my springer heritage and love the ride! __________________ My other bike is a Cessna.

08-19-2008, 07:09 PM	#19 (permalink)
Technologist Start The Engine Ride: '02 Road King Join Date: 2008, Aug 17 Location: on my bike Posts: 24 My Mood:	Re: Tires Eastern Performance does tires... decent pricing, and free shipping! I got Metzelers recently (less than 200 miles ago) and I am impressed.... feels like the RK lost 100 pounds! The bike really dives into the corners now!

08-24-2008, 12:01 AM	#20 (permalink)
99phatboy New Family Ride: 99 FLSTF Custom Join Date: 2008, Aug 23 Posts: 2	Re: Tires I must say, Metzler seems to be the most common replacement tire these days. I have Metz on all my bikes. They last long enough for me, But tire life is not my main concern when there are only two tires between me and the asphalt! I currently run a Metzler ME880 140/70 18 on the front and a Metzler ME880 200/50 18 rear. The bike handles like a dream and the wear has not been significantly obvious. Just my two cents

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