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Posted by:
Dennis Waters
Sunday, November 01, 2009
11:38 am | I blew out my rear tire yesterday. I have been running Metzlers and they had really bad "cupping" on them. I'm not sure what caused the flat yesterday, but by the time I stopped, the tire was destroyed. My Honda dealer said he only carries Dunlops (E-3) and Bridgestone. I'm looking for advise/help to decide what to put on the bike now. I know this is a very controversial issue and I am looking for positive or negative comments about tire selection. Thanks for any input. |
Posted by:
Jim Brown
Sunday, November 01, 2009
11:42 am | What bike??
MO-X Rider Ed
08 Dark Metallic Red with Piggy Backer trailer
School Bus driver
Viet Nam Vet 68-69
Retired Air Force 1981
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Posted by:
James Peacock
Sunday, November 01, 2009
11:56 am | Dennis I am going to guess you have a 1500.
There has been all kinds of posts on this board about the problems with the metzlers rear tire on the 1500s.Just go with the e3 keep the air pressure at 40 to 41 lbs.and you will have no more problems.
To any one reading this if you have a 1500 with metzlers on it get them off of the bike!
THEY ARE NO GOOD! |
Posted by:
Dennis Waters
Sunday, November 01, 2009
12:54 pm | Sorry, it's a 1800... |
Posted by:
Kenneth Losser
Sunday, November 01, 2009
01:05 pm | Bridgestones are great also, great grip all road conditions and doesn't cup much. |
Posted by:
Jim Brown
Sunday, November 01, 2009
01:46 pm | Dennis IMHO a car tire is the only way to go on an 1800.
MO-X Rider Ed
08 Dark Metallic Red with Piggy Backer trailer
School Bus driver
Viet Nam Vet 68-69
Retired Air Force 1981
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Posted by:
Kenneth Siadak
Sunday, November 01, 2009
03:21 pm | Bridgestone motorcycle tire |
Posted by:
Raymond Sykes
Sunday, November 01, 2009
03:45 pm | Run flat car tire, saves money, grips much better, carries much more load, smoother ride, stops much much better, available almost anywhere, and costs less too.
Saves money, and saves lives too.
Yes they have much better technology in them than the motorcycle tires with their 20-40 year old technology. |
Posted by:
Jack Durant
Sunday, November 01, 2009
04:29 pm | I wouldn't feel safe putting my grandkids in a tree swing made out of metzeler. I've got the Michelin Pilot GT on my 1500 and I'm due for a front. Now I find out the Pilot GT is no longer available. I guess I'll go Avon now.
'98 SE, Twilight Silver.
Jack & Pat in Lompoc, CA
Santa Barbara County. |
Posted by:
Dennis Waters
Sunday, November 01, 2009
04:48 pm | what size and make of car tire? What about adding dyna beads to the car tire? Radial? |
Posted by:
Lynn Mobley
Sunday, November 01, 2009
04:56 pm | Michelin Pilot or Avon Venom. I have run them both with good results. I have tried a car before and it rode different from a bike tire. It take so getting use to, the learning curve is fast but I just don't like the way they handle. I'm not knock the car tire but it's just not for me. |
Posted by:
Jim Brown
Sunday, November 01, 2009
05:11 pm | 195/55/16 Kuhmo Run flat and yes I do have dyna beads in my tire. Yes it is a radial.
MO-X Rider Ed
08 Dark Metallic Red with Piggy Backer trailer
School Bus driver
Viet Nam Vet 68-69
Retired Air Force 1981
States Map
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Posted by:
James Bertuca
Sunday, November 01, 2009
05:11 pm | 195/55R-16 (KUMHO) ECSTA SPT XRP (RUN FLAT)
Hope this helps!!!!!
Jim |
Posted by:
Kristopher Howell
Sunday, November 01, 2009
05:41 pm | Dennis,
I have not worn out my oem Dunlop D250's yet but I know from watching this post my next set will be the G709 & G704 Bridgestones because from what I have read and those I have spoken with they are the best all around tire for the wing. But I must add this could all change if I like the car tire thing I am going to try shortly. Just ordered a 195/55/16 Bridgestone Potenza to put on my spare wheel. I am kind of in between the pro and con on this car tire thing so I will try it myself. I understand the run-flat thing that most people doing but the additional weight and rigid sidewall in the run-flat tire and having a couple of bad kumho tires on a car made my choice to stick with bridgestone for my tire trial a little easier. |
Posted by:
Billy Laue
Sunday, November 01, 2009
05:53 pm | Bridgestone G 704
Billy in central Texas, Master Tour Rider # 5312,
07 dark Orange metallic GL 1800, 2009 Black Cherry Stallion, Garmin2730
Miata MX5 red convertable
Time out cargo trailer
Harbor Freight homemade utility trailer |
Posted by:
Steve Warriner
Sunday, November 01, 2009
08:12 pm | khumo CT!!! You'll love it!
Steve'n'Mel
If there's something I need to know, would someone tell me before I say something stupid??
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Posted by:
Martin Larson
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
09:58 am | I'll never run anything except Avons unless in a serious bind. martin
1995 Goldwing Interstate
Dallas Ft Worth
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Posted by:
Paul Sarault
Monday, November 09, 2009
05:32 am | Anyone use G701 Bridgestone on front tire on 2008 trike?Paul What kind of mileage? |
