Another Tire Question

clayton · 05-10-2010, 04:08 PM

I know I know....
Here is the deal.
I ordered another stock bridgestone from a local guy who claimed it would be in today....it is not and in fact won't be in, in time form my trip to Deals Gap....
So here is the question...
My stock tire does not have ample thread to make this trip safely.
The dealer has in stock an ME880...but it is a radial.
Can I if I absolutely have to use the radial with the remaining front stock tire?
Unfortunately I do not have the funds to replace both.
What is the downside? Will I trash the Nomad somehow?
Will I be ok?
Thanks

**ringadingh** · 05-10-2010, 04:43 PM

It should be fine as far as being safe to ride on, but Id wait for the other tire as long as possible before I use the Metzeler.

cactusjack · 05-10-2010, 05:02 PM

I think I'd try to find a Dunlop or an Avon before I'd buy the ME880.

macmac · 05-10-2010, 05:24 PM

Radial rear bias ft is fine.....
Radial rear radial ft is fine....

What's not fine is bias rear and radial ft..
The problem with the metz is it is likely to be made in Brazil, which makes it junk. The oem tires are junk too.

I would run with dunlop or avion too, if I did run a railar car tire on the read and a radial bike tire ft. Both Dunlop.

clayton · 05-11-2010, 12:40 PM

Ok
I had to go with the Metzler...ME880 Marathon.
The stock tire was not in...
Question, from reading other posts it seems as if Metzler went to Brazil...
The tire I got on today says Made in Germany?
Is it still from Brazil?

**ringadingh** · 05-11-2010, 05:00 PM

They are made in both country's If its from Germany you got lucky, it should be ok. Its mainly the Brazilian ones that are junk.

cactusjack · 05-11-2010, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clayton

Ok
I had to go with the Metzler...ME880 Marathon.
The stock tire was not in...
Question, from reading other posts it seems as if Metzler went to Brazil...
The tire I got on today says Made in Germany?
Is it still from Brazil?

The set of ME 880's I had were made in Germany (not Brazil) and I still wouldn't buy another set of them. Maybe it will work for you, though. Happy riding!

bigsid1 · 05-11-2010, 05:35 PM

On the same topic. Can i mix tire brands without any adverse handling effects? Staying bias front and rear. I need a new front and don't want to put another stone on.

clayton · 05-11-2010, 06:05 PM

I think you will be fine with different brands.

clayton · 05-11-2010, 06:06 PM

I think you will be fine with different brands.

nightflight1 · 05-11-2010, 07:28 PM

I just put a Dunlop on the front today and have a ME880 radial on the rear with lots of miles on it. Will be changing the back tire for a radial AVON or a CT. Found a 185/75/16 CT online that I am really considering putting on. Naturally my tire installer is one of those "You're gonna bust your a$$" guys.

05-10-2010, 04:08 PM	#1
clayton Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 618	Another Tire Question I know I know.... Here is the deal. I ordered another stock bridgestone from a local guy who claimed it would be in today....it is not and in fact won't be in, in time form my trip to Deals Gap.... So here is the question... My stock tire does not have ample thread to make this trip safely. The dealer has in stock an ME880...but it is a radial. Can I if I absolutely have to use the radial with the remaining front stock tire? Unfortunately I do not have the funds to replace both. What is the downside? Will I trash the Nomad somehow? Will I be ok? Thanks __________________ Clayton 2008 1600 Nomad VBA #01332 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-10-2010, 04:43 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Another Tire Question It should be fine as far as being safe to ride on, but Id wait for the other tire as long as possible before I use the Metzeler. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-10-2010, 05:02 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Another Tire Question I think I'd try to find a Dunlop or an Avon before I'd buy the ME880. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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05-10-2010, 05:24 PM	#4
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Another Tire Question Radial rear bias ft is fine..... Radial rear radial ft is fine.... What's not fine is bias rear and radial ft.. The problem with the metz is it is likely to be made in Brazil, which makes it junk. The oem tires are junk too. I would run with dunlop or avion too, if I did run a railar car tire on the read and a radial bike tire ft. Both Dunlop. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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05-11-2010, 12:40 PM	#5
clayton Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 618	Another Tire Question Ok I had to go with the Metzler...ME880 Marathon. The stock tire was not in... Question, from reading other posts it seems as if Metzler went to Brazil... The tire I got on today says Made in Germany? Is it still from Brazil? __________________ Clayton 2008 1600 Nomad VBA #01332 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-11-2010, 05:00 PM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Another Tire Question They are made in both country's If its from Germany you got lucky, it should be ok. Its mainly the Brazilian ones that are junk. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-11-2010, 05:35 PM	#8
bigsid1 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: port charlotte florida Posts: 254	Another Tire Question On the same topic. Can i mix tire brands without any adverse handling effects? Staying bias front and rear. I need a new front and don't want to put another stone on. __________________ 2016 Harley Davidson Roadglide Special
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05-11-2010, 06:05 PM	#9
clayton Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 618	Another Tire Question I think you will be fine with different brands. __________________ Clayton 2008 1600 Nomad VBA #01332
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05-11-2010, 06:06 PM	#10
clayton Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 618	Another Tire Question I think you will be fine with different brands. __________________ Clayton 2008 1600 Nomad VBA #01332
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05-11-2010, 07:28 PM	#11
nightflight1 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rio Grande Valley of TX Posts: 97	Another Tire Question I just put a Dunlop on the front today and have a ME880 radial on the rear with lots of miles on it. Will be changing the back tire for a radial AVON or a CT. Found a 185/75/16 CT online that I am really considering putting on. Naturally my tire installer is one of those "You're gonna bust your a$$" guys. __________________ '05 Nomad VBA#01280 KawiNow #1280 DarkSide#315 Patriot Guard Army Vet
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