new extended life me888

[N0tac0p]

metzlers new tire.  anyone look yet for sizing for the rear of an I/S? 

[Hoser]

metzlers new tire.  anyone look yet for sizing for the rear of an I/S? 

If you are as asking the size of the rear tire according to specs, It is 180/70/16 Most use radials, I like bias tires, they seem to last longer.  I use a Dunlop American  Elite 180/65/16 on the rear and a Dunlop D404F 150/80/17 on front.

[PatrickDoss]

I think he's asking if anyone has seen the extended life metzler in the Valk size..

[Jess from VA]

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/metzeler-me888-tires?utm_source=product&kwd=&adtype=pla&kw={keyword}&gclid=CP-omcCXy7cCFVSe4AodpmYAqA
                                              (70)
For the rear, all I'm seeing is a 180 65B 16.... whatever a 65B is. (The new Michelin Commander II also comes in this size)
                                        (150)
for the front, I'm only seeing a 130 70 17

Only time will tell how much more mileage these will really get.... they are not far from the price of current ME880s.

Personally, I'm only interested in long wearing 150 fronts.  
I do not think I will be going back to the Avon AMC Roadrider 130 rear bias on the front.

[N0tac0p]

correct patrick doss.

[Joe Hummer]

My 2 cents on this...for whatever it is really worth...

long lasting tires = either deeper tread or harder compound.  Deeper tread will make more noise on the roads.  Harder compound can cause slipping in emergency or aggressive situations. 

I am quite happy with my Avon Cobra up front.  When I ran a bike rear tire, I was able to go 2 back tires to one front tire.  This winter I changed over to a CT rear...so don't know how that formula will work out...but I will definitely be going back to the Avon front tire.  Been REAL happy with it. 

Joe