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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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youzguyz Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 2538 San Antonio, Texas Gender:	Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Reply #1 - 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
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de_zuki_too YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 5	Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Reply #2 - 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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Reelthing Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Fish or ride that is the question Posts: 5397 Houston,Tx Gender:	Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Reply #3 - 05/29/08 at 08:51:07 youzguyz wrote 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 what did you have on there before - the dunlops?
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youzguyz Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 2538 San Antonio, Texas Gender:	Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Reply #4 - 05/29/08 at 08:55:32 Reelthing wrote on 05/29/08 at 08:51:07: youzguyz wrote 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 what did you have on there before - the dunlops? Yep. Dunlop 404s.
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Reelthing Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Fish or ride that is the question Posts: 5397 Houston,Tx Gender:	Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Reply #5 - 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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Reply #6 - 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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Savage_Amusement Serious Thumper Offline On this steel horse I ride. Posts: 1004 Omaha, NE Gender:	Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Reply #7 - 05/29/08 at 15:18:33 is there any way that you have the part number for these tires?
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youzguyz Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 2538 San Antonio, Texas Gender:	Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Reply #8 - 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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Reply #9 - 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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Savage_Amusement Serious Thumper Offline On this steel horse I ride. Posts: 1004 Omaha, NE Gender:	Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Reply #10 - 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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Reply #11 - 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? Undecided

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vtail Senior Member Offline life's short, ride fast Posts: 408 Portland,OR Gender:	Re: metzeler tire/tyre(for those too cool to say t Reply #12 - 05/31/08 at 11:53:32 No, just stick the tube in
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Reply #13 - 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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Reply #14 - 05/31/08 at 13:03:28

Sandy Koocanusa wrote 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?

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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