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« on: May 11, 2015, 05:13:45 AM » |
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Ive been running Metzler 880s for a while but they were so quickly that I was considering a Austone Taxi Tire
In fact Im going to order it later in the week if no one talks me out of it
I know there are thousands of post on car tires and the Ausone in particular
Both tire run about $150 , but I hear the Austone last MANY more miles and should fit well on my 200 I/S and handles about the same as a MC tire
The Metler 880 is a soft tire from what I understand and it handles well in the rain as well. THat is my only uneducated fear with the Austone but looking at the tread pattern I would think it may handle better in the rain than the Metzler?
Thoughts ?
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« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2015, 05:40:24 AM » |
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Go For It. Love Mine.
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« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2015, 06:01:08 AM » |
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I guess the main advantage is wear ?
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« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2015, 06:14:45 AM » |
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I guess the main advantage is wear ?
Wear, grip, braking, wet performance, load handling. Plus great handling to boot! No mods like nut cage required. I do recommend staying with longer shocks, either stock or aftermarket. I'm using 13" HD Progressive 444s. |
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« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2015, 06:49:15 AM » |
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I guess the main advantage is wear ?
Wear, grip, braking, wet performance, load handling. Plus great handling to boot! No mods like nut cage required. I do recommend staying with longer shocks, either stock or aftermarket. I'm using 13" HD Progressive 444s. I agree, it's all good. Austone at about 38psi has been feeling and riding well. I will also agree to use the 13in shocks. My preload is at 3. It is a wee bit taller, so that is the need for the taller shocks, and it will give a bit more lean on the side stand (so you may want to watch where/how ya park). I had it on my IS with trunk on, and it was fine...trunk off it seems even better. Damn I love this bike. |
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« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2015, 06:57:37 AM » |
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The ATT has a higher profile then a motorcycle tire, be prepared for that. It is not compatible with less than 13" shocks and less than 30" inseams. It affects the lean angle on the side stand and the rear tire is no longer off the ground on the center stand. That said, I really like mine, but we only have about 600 miles on it...
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« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2015, 07:04:43 AM » |
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Thanks for all the feedback . I have Progresive 440 shocks but not sure what length they are . Better check them. I guess I can get a bolt on pad for the kick stand to shim it up a bit
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« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2015, 07:07:40 AM » |
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Absolutely love my ATT! Got 5K on it now and I can't tell it isn't a MC tire. Excellent grip, handling, and tread wear, no problems in the rain. It does sit a little higher and will cause the bike to lean a little more on the side stand but that's not a problem for me.
Go ahead and pull the trigger on it!
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« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2015, 07:17:07 AM » |
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It is not compatible with less than 13" shocks and less than 30" inseams.
My inseam is 32" but with the Austone tire combined with 13" shocks and my big ass Hartco seat I can really relate to this song when mounting my bike. http://youtu.be/4Yg3qekkwH4 |
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« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2015, 07:25:18 AM » |
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12 inch shocks are too short.... took out all my wires to the rear lights......
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« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2015, 09:03:42 AM » |
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I am thinking about putting one on the front of my trike. Maybe all the way around.
Any suggestions?
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« Reply #11 on: May 11, 2015, 09:24:33 AM » |
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I am thinking about putting one on the front of my trike. Maybe all the way around.
Any suggestions?
You might have to get a smaller front wheel....but on a trike I think it would do very well on the front if you can get it to fit. |
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« Reply #12 on: May 11, 2015, 10:06:43 AM » |
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Only have a couple hundred miles on my A T T and I am convinced it is a good choice. In June I will be putting 2500-3000 more miles on it. Pull the trigger-I WAS NOT sorry I bought mine!  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #13 on: May 11, 2015, 02:13:36 PM » |
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I agree with all the things said above. I have an Austone rear with an Avon radial front on my 2000 IS. I rode it to GOTF and back last month (about 2000 miles) and it was great. The steering is quicker than the Metzlers I replaced which may be just the the Avon?? It does have a slight wiggle at higher speeds (80s) when a cross wind catches the fairing. It is easily controllable and I got used to it pretty quickly - no big deal, for me.
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« Reply #14 on: May 11, 2015, 03:31:01 PM » |
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It does have a slight wiggle at higher speeds (80s) when a cross wind catches the fairing.
I'm still convinced to this day it was the cause of an almost unrecoverable 100mph tank slapper on Dubb's bike goin' down 75s one morning. You asked for "thoughts"............. I wouldn't ride it to the mailbox! |
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« Reply #15 on: May 11, 2015, 03:58:26 PM » |
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FYI, I'm running 40F, 38R pressures. I was thinking of going a little higher to see if it made any difference. Wonder if the IS trunk has so much surface area that it's a contributing factor, or all the load of traveling "stuff"? For me it was totally controllable and could be duplicated by just shaking the handle bars. Did I mention it was windy?
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« Reply #16 on: May 11, 2015, 05:36:28 PM » |
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Well I check my rear shocks and they are 12.5"? Progressive 440s according to the receipt ??
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« Reply #17 on: May 13, 2015, 09:45:59 AM » |
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For you guys using the Austone tire, did you have to remove anything on the inside of the fender? Some of you have already said the nut cage mod is not necessary, but I read a report on this tire and the writer mentioned he had to remove the inner fender mudflap...didn't know there was one? I'm giving some serious thought about going to the Austone.
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« Reply #18 on: May 13, 2015, 10:21:50 AM » |
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For you guys using the Austone tire, did you have to remove anything on the inside of the fender? Some of you have already said the nut cage mod is not necessary, but I read a report on this tire and the writer mentioned he had to remove the inner fender mudflap...didn't know there was one? I'm giving some serious thought about going to the Austone.
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« Reply #19 on: May 13, 2015, 11:31:27 AM » |
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For you guys using the Austone tire, did you have to remove anything on the inside of the fender? Some of you have already said the nut cage mod is not necessary, but I read a report on this tire and the writer mentioned he had to remove the inner fender mudflap...didn't know there was one? I'm giving some serious thought about going to the Austone.
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« Reply #20 on: May 13, 2015, 03:15:59 PM » |
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If you run the Austone tire at 45 psi it will stop that high speed wobble, because of it's high sidewall you need the extra air....the tire is designed to take that amount..Punisher put up a thread not long ago, stating the same thing, increase the air, problem gone...
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« Reply #21 on: May 13, 2015, 03:19:58 PM » |
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If you run the Austone tire at 45 psi it will stop that high speed wobble, because of it's high sidewall you need the extra air....the tire is designed to take that amount..Punisher put up a thread not long ago, stating the same thing, increase the air, problem gone...
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« Reply #22 on: May 13, 2015, 04:33:36 PM » |
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Thanks! I'll give it a try.
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« Reply #23 on: May 13, 2015, 05:22:51 PM » |
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I've had my ATT on my Valkyrie about 2.5 years, guessing 15,000 miles. Love it.
It does raise the bike a small amount in the rear but, that was my goal. The taller tire slightly reduces highway rpm. Not a lot but enough and when combined with the others good things about the Austone, I see it as a Win/Win/Win. Proper tire pressure is very important for ride but, more important for handling.
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« Reply #24 on: May 13, 2015, 06:49:40 PM » |
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Check the side wall on the tire. If I remember right, I think max inflation pressure on the ATT is 60 psi, I'm running 41 -45 in mine.
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« Reply #25 on: May 24, 2015, 06:59:47 PM » |
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Going to go dark side just need to know what size ATT to order? Thinking metz front
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« Reply #26 on: May 24, 2015, 07:01:55 PM » |
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Going to go dark side just need to know what size ATT to order? Thinking metz front
ATT only comes in one size. One size fits all. |
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« Reply #27 on: May 24, 2015, 07:02:29 PM » |
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Going to go dark side just need to know what size ATT to order? Thinking metz front
I don't think there is much choice on that, http://simpletire.com/universal-175-r16-u66235-tires?gclid=CIOFxezn28UCFYI-aQodPgMARw |
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« Reply #28 on: May 25, 2015, 06:06:55 AM » |
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made me feel like i was running downhill all the time.. didnt like it,,
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« Reply #29 on: May 25, 2015, 07:02:47 AM » |
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Some charming NJ driver cut in front of me and my bike istotalled. So the tire question is moot
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« Reply #30 on: May 25, 2015, 07:35:19 AM » |
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Some charming NJ driver cut in front of me and my bike istotalled. So the tire question is moot
Are YOU O K?? M/Cs can be rebuilt/replaced. YOU on the other hand can not be replaced. Far as the "charming" driver those-insert yer description here-ARE everywhere. Having driven truck there you folks on the East coast and West coast do have a higher concentration of "charming" drivers per acre than some folks in the U S of A. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #31 on: May 25, 2015, 09:49:56 AM » |
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I installed one this weekend, replacing a GTT with 20k on it. The Goodyear still had plenty of tread, but I felt like I needed to service the drive train and wanted to try out the taxi tire after running the GTTs for the last 55k miles. My first impressions are good. Definitely feels taller, and at an indicated 85 mph the tach reads about 3800 (vs. 4000 on the Goodyears). Leans over more than I am used to on the side stand, but that is no biggie. Definitely feels less like a car tire than the GTT, and seems to fall into corners more easily. I have not ridden in rain yet, but am curious how it feels in the wet.
I am very glad I made the change when I did as I found that my drive shaft and pinion cup were very dry and worn at 108,000 miles. I lubed and reinstalled, but have ordered new replacements for next time.
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« Reply #32 on: May 26, 2015, 05:53:11 AM » |
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Going to go dark side just need to know what size ATT to order? Thinking metz front
I ran the Michelin Commander II up front. I initially had the metzler but i was unimpressed with the mileage. The Michelin handles just like the Metzler so far and wears much better. Some people claim to get 20k out of them! I am running the Austone rear and its a great combo! |
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« Reply #33 on: May 26, 2015, 09:00:14 AM » |
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Andy I hope all is well.
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« Reply #34 on: May 26, 2015, 12:13:03 PM » |
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made me feel like i was running downhill all the time.. didnt like it,,
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made me feel like i was running downhill all the time.. didnt like it,,
Even when you were going uphill? pretty much,, and when i headed down hill it felt like i had to push back on the bars to keep me from going over them LOL |
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