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Saltcreek · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 2:28 pm Post subject: Mixed tires?

My mechanic is recommending switching over from Michelins to Metzelers as I replace them. This would probably leave me with a Michelin front and Metzeler rear for at least a year.
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Jim · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 2:33 pm Post subject:

That wouldn't matter - but having used Metzler's for years, I am now much happier with the Michelin's. I'd stick with Michelin.

The dealer always tried to sell me Metzler's also - I guess they have a better mark up on them or something. I now order tires online, mount and balance them myself.

We're not starting another tire thread here, are we???
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1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
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1992 K75RTP 46,000

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Off the grid · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 4:40 pm Post subject:

Im running an Avon on the rear and a Pilot RoadII on the front.
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PHIL1601UK · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 8:53 pm Post subject:

Echo The Grid, Avon rear and Pilot Road II combo allows me to run radials which after 3700 mile still look like new. Got the idea for this combo from an experienced KLT rider who's already run a couple of sets.
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Off the grid · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 9:01 pm Post subject:

Mine have over 4k on them and also still look like new.

When buying the tires the order was botched so I have an additional set. Laughing

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mike toon · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:49 pm Post subject:

I was a little disappointed with my Metzelers when they arrived. I was expecting deeper tread for my money. They seem to work OK, but I don't push them on the twisties.
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owrstrich · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 10:26 pm Post subject:

michelin pilot road twos... the best mototires i have ever ridden on...

michelin pilot road ones... the second best mototires i have ever ridden on...

metzler z6... feel good the 1st thousand miles... feel like poo the 2nd and 3rd thousand miles... then you gotts cords with no warning...

dunlap... never felt like i had the grip i need...

avon... i just got a bad batch so i dont really know for sure...

j o
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old guy old bike · Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:20 pm Post subject:

+1 on the Pilot Road II. I have had Dunlops and Metz. Just like JO, Dunlops never felt connected to the road and Metzlers didn't last for chit.
Jeff
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drmalacarne · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:43 pm Post subject: