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« on: July 01, 2011, 08:58:17 PM » |
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I picked up a nail, so I'm in the market for a new rear tire. I've used Avon's for my previous 3 tires. (Darkside before that.) Thinking about trying something different. What do you use?
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« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2011, 10:54:08 PM » |
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Just bought a bridgestone exedra 850 rear $136 mounting next week. They all wear quickly . metzler 880 got about 7k mi. rear. 50 bucks cheaper and will last as long i bet.
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« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2011, 11:58:59 PM » |
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Only riden on the original factory tires for a while when I first got it back in 05 then went dark side rear and Avon venom front liked that combo but the steering was a bit stiff from the slight rake change with the 55 series rear tire. Then I tried a 65 series on the rear still with the Avon Venom up front but the Avon was getting worn badly and the 65 series tire made the steering angle/rake give a way too easy feelilng for my likes. Recently put on a new set front and rear Avon Cobra's and so far I like them but I only have 1,500-1,600 miles on them or so.
I will eventually go back to a C/T rear but will go with a 60 series to make the steering as close to neutral as possible.
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« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2011, 01:18:19 AM » |
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On my 3rd Set of E3's, although many don't seem to care for them I've never had any trouble. I stay on top of the air consistently and I get great mileage out of them. Excellent performance in all weather conditions....Can't understand why the dislike.. ??? Especially after all the wear issues I've heard around the Avons.
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« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2011, 01:56:57 AM » |
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mho...bridgestones,avons even metelers...wellsuited for heavier bkes that dont turn , or..bikes that fly thru the turns....just put a new E3 front on..gonna go 38 #'s..lettya know
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« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2011, 02:06:37 AM » |
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mho...bridgestones,avons even metelers...wellsuited for heavier bkes that dont turn , or..bikes that fly thru the turns....just put a new E3 front on..gonna go 38 #'s..lettya know
38 is not near enough pressure, they'll wear to fast. I run 42 in the front...43-44 in the rear. |
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« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2011, 02:52:36 AM » |
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Ever since my OEM Dunlops wore out at 9000 miles, I've been riding Avons.....first the Venoms and now the Cobras. I love them. They handle well, wear well. and are good in the wet. I run 40 psi in the front and 42 in the rear. I highly recommend them.
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« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2011, 04:18:47 AM » |
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These are not on the list, they work well for me. Dunlop 150/80/17 bias D404F front. Dunlop 180/65/16 bias American Elite rear. Hoser
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« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2011, 05:42:24 AM » |
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METZ front but it's very sensitive with air pressure. 42# - 45# worked for me. Currently running a rear bias ply on the front, which is 1/3rd the cost.
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« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2011, 05:54:03 AM » |
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I don't have a lot of experience, but the Dunlop D404 rear bias I have on the front hasen't started showing any wear, let alone cupping, with 4K miles on it.
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« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2011, 06:29:37 AM » |
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Only riden on the original factory tires for a while when I first got it back in 05 then went dark side rear and Avon venom front liked that combo but the steering was a bit stiff from the slight rake change with the 55 series rear tire. You think maybe that "stiff" handling was from having a square edged car tire on the back instead of a bike tire? |
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« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2011, 07:08:53 AM » |
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For a good all 'round bike tire, my experience takes me to the Metz. Keep them at good pressure, 40/42 front/rear, minimum. The big mistake for rear tires some make with the Metz and other brands....they install the original 180 size. If you do, the Metz will wear rather fast. I've always used the 200 in back and got upwards of 12k, 15k on the fronts. That's assuming I don't pick up a road hazard, had that happen twice at 5k on two rear tires, nonrepairable in both cases. Metz are a softer composition and do hold the road good. I've since gone to a Bridgestone C/T in back, 205/60/16 with 12" shocks & stock size Metz in front, and have absolutely no handling issues. With the Metz, I've never had any cracks or delams....ever.
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« Reply #12 on: July 02, 2011, 07:16:05 AM » |
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Only riden on the original factory tires for a while when I first got it back in 05 then went dark side rear and Avon venom front liked that combo but the steering was a bit stiff from the slight rake change with the 55 series rear tire. You think maybe that "stiff" handling was from having a square edged car tire on the back instead of a bike tire? No. Marty |
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« Reply #13 on: July 03, 2011, 03:31:23 AM » |
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love the avons, haven't really tried anything else, too happy with them
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« Reply #14 on: July 03, 2011, 03:47:01 AM » |
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I voted Avon. I got Metzler last time, don't dislike them, but don't see any reason not to keep getting Avons...  -Mike "I think these roads eat tires..." |
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« Reply #15 on: July 03, 2011, 06:45:15 AM » |
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Only riden on the original factory tires for a while when I first got it back in 05 then went dark side rear and Avon venom front liked that combo but the steering was a bit stiff from the slight rake change with the 55 series rear tire. You think maybe that "stiff" handling was from having a square edged car tire on the back instead of a bike tire? No x2. They are a little round, just not as round as a mc tire. My CT it 7 1/2" wide but the contact patch is 4 1/2". 1" more then my Metz 200mm. |
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« Reply #16 on: July 03, 2011, 08:15:31 AM » |
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I don't have that much experience with different tires either, but when I bought it, the Valk had Metzlers on it. I hated them, they handled kinda weird.....so much so that I thought something was wrong with the bike. The rear lasted about 6 thousand.
Put a set of Elite III's on it. Many miles later......love 'em.
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« Reply #17 on: July 03, 2011, 12:08:47 PM » |
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i had avons when i first got the cycle, went to dunlop E3's, they're alright, but they're a bit noisier then the avons (i think). haven't had the Metlers, heard plenty good about them, will be needing new tires by the end of july this year, i might be trying the Mets...
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« Reply #18 on: July 03, 2011, 02:27:21 PM » |
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The question was.... What is your favorite "motorcycle" tire? I have Metzlers on my Std and E3's on my I/S. Both seem to handle the same. The E3's get twice the mileage and grip really well in the rain. I have Dyna Beads in all 4 tires and they run as smooth as glass. There are 2 tires that I will never use again...Avon's, they were to "tippy" and too slippery in the wet or car tires, never knew when it was going to shoot me into the ditch or into oncoming traffic. |
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« Reply #19 on: July 03, 2011, 03:21:38 PM » |
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My son (on his Goldwing) and I (with my Interstate) are on our third set of Dunlop E3's and have no reason to change. We've gotten great mileage, and they are awesome in the worst rain. I'm not super aggressive when I ride, but he is, and we're really happy with the E3's.
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« Reply #20 on: July 04, 2011, 09:29:26 PM » |
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I had E3's for a while, 14,000 on one and 18,000 on the other (rear). I switched to Avons to give them a try. I have 5500 miles on the first one (bought two because of a sale) and it's cupped bad enough to make the back of the bike shimmy at low speeds. I'll put the other one on because I have it but if I only get 5000-6000 miles out of that one I won't be buying Avons again  . |
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« Reply #21 on: July 05, 2011, 01:03:46 AM » |
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The question was.... What is your favorite "motorcycle" tire? I have Metzlers on my Std and E3's on my I/S. Both seem to handle the same. The E3's get twice the mileage and grip really well in the rain. I have Dyna Beads in all 4 tires and they run as smooth as glass. There are 2 tires that I will never use again...Avon's, they were to "tippy" and too slippery in the wet or car tires, never knew when it was going to shoot me into the ditch or into oncoming traffic. Steve, ya fur getted grated bridges. |
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« Reply #22 on: July 05, 2011, 07:16:14 AM » |
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From the vote above, it seems that only a few like the Bridgstones, but I've had nothing go wrong with them. I ran Metzler's on my Goldwings for years and they were OK, but very sensitive to air pressure, and I had one episode where the rear tire chunked it's tread. i run Metzlers on my wife's Fatboy and they work well for her firing style although I don't remember what kind of mileage she gets from a set. I regularly get 11-12,000 miles from the rear and 15k from the front Bridgestones; they wear well and grip just fine AND are less money than other choices to boot.
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« Reply #23 on: July 05, 2011, 11:32:22 AM » |
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I am running Bridgestones as well. But the back one (G702) is not holding up very well. After 4K they are badly worn. Although, most of those miles are pulling a trailer.
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« Reply #24 on: July 05, 2011, 03:18:56 PM » |
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E3 on the back and Conti-Go 130/90-17 V-rated rear tire on the front. This is the best the bike has ever handled. Last set was metzlers front and back. write up here http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,12541.40.html |
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« Reply #25 on: July 09, 2011, 08:21:44 AM » |
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While installing run/turn signal sockets in the stock rear light holders, I had removed the tail section of the fender and noticed a horizontal slice running from side to side but not in the middle of the tire. I took a wet rag to the tire to clean off the road dirt for further inspection. The slice is not real deep but kind of looks like a seam tearing open. I also noticed some weird wear patterns left of middle between each rain groove that I wouldn't really refer to as cupping. This rear tire only has 8,000 miles on it with still a lot of tread left.
I plan on checking with my Honda dealer to see if they have new ones in stock to see about replacing this under warranty before I remove it. I was going to check the splines anyway.
Oh by the way, this is an E3.
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