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mike toon · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:57 pm Post subject: Metzelers made in Brazil

After waiting two weeks AND specifying only tires made in Germany AND getting an acknowledgment from a good supplier in NC, my front is Made In Brazil.

I've done my homework and read about the problems with this Brazilian tire. Should I run it anyway?
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owrstrich · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:55 pm Post subject:

the only good things to come out of brazil are drmalacarnes woman... otgs woman... cachaça... and rubber of course...

however i can say the diner in brazil indiana has some mighty fine breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches...

im getting a set of z6s tomorrow... i will report their origin...

... j... o...
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Off the grid · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:22 pm Post subject:

For what it's worth, I would run it.
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mnb · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:07 pm Post subject:

I like Brazil nuts. Smile

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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:22 pm Post subject:

Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:31 pm Post subject:

Brazil is also a good movie.
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owrstrich · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:25 am Post subject:

the z6s i got yesterday... made in germany... all 3 of them...

johnny
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drmalacarne · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 7:15 pm Post subject:

The brazillian rubber is the best of the world...
Just remember, Henry Ford went to Amazonia in the early '20 to install a rubber industry.
But he closed the doors very quikly, after some Malaria cases among his employers.
Don't worry, Mike, the tires made in Brazil are made to the toughest roads and hardest climates. The USA asphalt will be "easy cake" to these tires...

Guilherme.
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mike toon · Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 3:02 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the vote of confidence Guilherme. The tires are on the bike now, and awaiting some scuff time.
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hockeyshifter · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:42 am Post subject:

that is odd... i purchased a Z4 form the internet and it was made in the father land.. as the perillie on the rear... i have yet to purchase an american made tire.
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BlackHoof · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:54 am Post subject:

old guy old bike · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 9:37 pm Post subject:

I don't think it can be much different than the German piece. I have to say that I am not real nuts about the life I am getting on the Metzlers. Just over 6000 miles and the rear is totally gone and the front is just a hair away from the tread wear indicators. And we are talking old fart that rides like a geezer.
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