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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say tire) /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1212072648 Message started by de_zuki_too on 05/29/08 at 07:50:48 |
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Title: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say tire) Post by de_zuki_too on 05/29/08 at 07:50:48 Hey, 2000 thumper here, had one year, bought at 2600k miles, now has 6700k smiles. Ive looked up the forums for a definitive answer as to possible replacement sizes for the rear/front tire, but all the ones I see are for special situations and the charts from Metzeler are a little off of stock. As Im sure everyone here already knows... Anyway, What size Metzeler tire should I be looking for? 190/40/15? Im not getting info that makes me feel that Im absolutely getting the right thing. I just want a replacement, nothing special size-wise, but wont skimp on quality. Thanks!! |
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Title: Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Post by youzguyz on 05/29/08 at 07:57:45 Stock: 140/80-15 Rear 100/90-19 Front Metzeler has both in the ME880 series (I just put a pair on.. very nice) 2008 Metzeler Full Line Brochure (http://www.us.metzelermoto.com/en_US/browser/attachments/pdf/2008_METZELER_FULL_LINE.pdf) |
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Title: Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Post by de_zuki_too on 05/29/08 at 08:15:36 oh swell, that was a fast reply. Ima get my order on then, can't be wasting any time riding (have a flat currently, using it as cue to replace anyway) Thanks again! |
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Title: Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Post by Reelthing on 05/29/08 at 08:51:07 5D4B515E43515D5E240 wrote:
what did you have on there before - the dunlops? |
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Title: Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Post by youzguyz on 05/29/08 at 08:55:32 0D3A3A332B373631385F0 wrote:
what did you have on there before - the dunlops?[/quote] Yep. Dunlop 404s. |
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Title: Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Post by Reelthing on 05/29/08 at 09:00:49 It'll be interesting to see which you like best after a few miles - man what stuff the ME880s have on them is sure slick the first 100 miles or so |
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Title: Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Post by youzguyz on 05/29/08 at 09:13:29 I've already clocked about .. hmmm.. at least 300 miles on them. The very first corner I took, I almost jumped over the curb due to the tighter cornering.. really took me by surprise. Now, I can tell they corner better than the 404s did, but the true proof is if I put new 404s back on after I wear these out, and notice a distinctly worse cornering ability. I didn't have any problems with the slick stuff. First thing I did after I got the bike home was to take scouring powder and a scrub brush to the treads... and then still drove careful for the first tank of gas! |
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Title: Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Post by Cornerstore3000 on 05/29/08 at 15:18:33 is there any way that you have the part number for these tires? |
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Title: Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Post by youzguyz on 05/29/08 at 16:03:57 Tires are normally purchased by series Make (Metzeler), Series (ME880 Marathon) and size (see above). Each store will have their own P/Ns for the tires. I got mine from Dennis Kirk (www.denniskirk.com) The PNs there are: 540229 for the Front 540233 for the Rear |
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Title: Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Post by de_zuki_too on 05/29/08 at 16:09:45 Here is my order, Im not sure if the 10 digit number is the part number or not... got it at bikebandit.com They are the sizes mentioned by youzguyz *thanks man!* Metzeler ME 880 Marathon 5385302-001 | Front / Rear: Rear 1 $121.67 On Order Metzeler ME 880 Marathon 5385298-001 | Front / Rear: Front 1 $102.73 On Order |
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Title: Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Post by Cornerstore3000 on 05/29/08 at 16:31:57 o.k thanks a lot guys, I hate the stock tires to me the rear tire feels REAL squirrelly to me on turns and stopping. So I don't always feel comfortable on leaning as much as I need to sometimes. |
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Title: Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Post by de_zuki_too on 05/31/08 at 09:19:12 Hey, I just assumed too much and we all know what happens when you do that. I assumed I had tubeless tires, started the thread, got quick replies, I bought them, and then realized, "Hey! I need tubes! and I just bought tubeless tires! What do I do? Are the ME880's able to run tubes? Or do I HAVE to convert now? :-/ |
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Title: Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Post by vtail on 05/31/08 at 11:53:32 No, just stick the tube in ;) |
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Title: Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Post by Sandy Koocanusa on 05/31/08 at 12:44:56 Since the tire gurus are all assembled, can I butt in with a different question? The parts bike I bought has a Kenda Challenger on the back and a Metzler Marathon on the front. Both are in good shape with no checking or visible damage. I swear the Challenger has holes in it that look like they were put there to take studs. My bike has IRC tires, which were new when I bought it. So, roughly 1500 miles on them. First of all, do you recommend that I change them out, with the incumbent hassle? Is there that much difference?Secondly, if I don't, is there a way to preserve the spare tires for when I wear out the IRCs? |
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Title: Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Post by Rockin_John on 05/31/08 at 13:03:28 383E3F3D20263D3C520 wrote:
Sandy, unless you are a certified go-fast peg dragger... I recommend that you get your money's worth of use out of the IRC tires before paying a lot to have other tires mounted. And yeah, you can spray or wipe the spare tires with a silicone lube to help preserve them for later replacement use. |
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Title: Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Post by Sandy Koocanusa on 05/31/08 at 13:32:32 Hmmm... Sandy + Peg Drag = Peg Leg. I drive like old people, uh, ummm... dance! Slow and careful. Thanks John. |
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Title: Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Post by verslagen1 on 05/31/08 at 13:35:31 444243415C5A41402E0 wrote:
Look at from an economic prospective. Those IRC's are new and good for 5-10k miles (search and confirm) How many years can you put them on the shelf? OK, other side of the coin. Parts bike tires are of unknown age and have x miles on them. How long are they going to last on the shelf? If you can just swap tires and rims between the bikes, I'd go with the unknowns and use them up 1st. That's if you're going to keep both bikes. Even if you're going to sell them, nobody going to give you much for used tires, use'em up. |
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Title: Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Post by Sandy Koocanusa on 05/31/08 at 13:44:37 Another good point. I have yet to dismount a rim from either bike. I might do it just for practice. |
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Title: Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Post by bill67 on 05/31/08 at 14:01:14 There is nothing wrong with the IRC tires that come on the s40 they don't follow the grooves in the road when they wear down to about 1/4 life left they will follow the grooves thats when its time to change. I just got new tires for my Suzuki Vl 1500 .after reading all the reviews I could fine I went with the Pirelli MT 66 Route tires good reports and also a light weight tire which will mean less unsprung weight so it should ride better. |
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Title: Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Post by de_zuki_too on 05/31/08 at 16:50:50 7E7C696164080 wrote:
ah swell, I pm'd youzguys as well and he said the same thing. Well then, guess the only thing I can do is wait for the fedex guy/gal. ::) |
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