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Metzler Tires?
03/26/11 at 09:34:21
I did my best to search for this information but just couldn't seem to find it even though I swear to myself I read it on here before and forgot to jot it down...
Anyways, I'm looking to purchase a pair of Metzlers, as I hear 880s are the way to go. Do the 880s come in a single size or does it vary?
Essentially, I want to know what size I need and if tubes are required for a new set of Metzlers.
-Thanks!
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03/26/11 at 10:36:19
140/80HB-15
100/90H-19
ME 880 Marathon been on my 06 since 9/06
new tubes and liners at same time
take it
easy ridin first 100 miles till the oil wears off
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03/26/11 at 11:42:54
Yeah, what he said.
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03/26/11 at 12:14:32
Hey Thumper, how many miles you got on those 880' from '06?
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03/26/11 at 13:05:43
One more thing. (Or two). 140/80-15 is not be listed on all websites. Call and ask. And this is big for me: Install a new tube in the rear with a 90 degree stem--turned to the right. Not much room on left for a guage or a chuck. Throw in bifocals and high temperature or freezing cold and you have one of life's little "moments".
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03/26/11 at 13:11:35
Boofer wrote
on 03/26/11 at 13:05:43:
Install a new tube in the rear with a 90 degree stem--turned to the right. Not much room on left for a guage or a chuck. Throw in bifocals and high temperature or freezing cold and you have one of life's little "moments".
Which is one reason I'll enjoy having an 18" rim in the rear with the Ryca conversion.
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03/26/11 at 13:42:22
MBuddha, I love the RYCAs, but if I write a check for one...well that's another of life's little moments.
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03/26/11 at 13:48:27
BrettKeiselsbeard wrote
on 03/26/11 at 12:14:32:
Hey Thumper, how many miles you got on those 880' from '06?
as of 1446 hrs today eight thousand four hundred two...8,402
just gettinm broke in!!!
only got 5690 out of oem rear...
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03/26/11 at 17:22:00
Thanks for the info, looking for longer lasting rubber with an acceptable ride. Worth the extra money in the long run. Those seem to be a good option.
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03/26/11 at 17:48:54
Don't buy any metz tire made in Brazil...stamped on the side wall...you have been warned!
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03/26/11 at 18:14:22
Ummmm, ok. Why?
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03/26/11 at 19:44:31
Because they don't last long, side walls split, tread separates, cups, blisters.....want me to keep going??
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03/26/11 at 19:47:46
Only if you want to. But I would say that is probably enough.
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