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oldmanriver · 09-25-2007, 07:40 AM

I just hit 12,000 miles,its time for tires,Im thinking metzler.Can i get some opinionsfrom you guys and gals,it would greatly appreciated.

dogdoc · 09-25-2007, 07:45 AM

oldmanriver: look back on old threads here there are a few on tires, enough to confuss you bigtime,lol. im thinking metezlers when Im ready but stoners are doing well and cost much less. My 2cw.

dank · 09-25-2007, 08:42 AM

I have 10,000 miles on the ME880's. I like the ride and how they track through corners. However, they sing a little in corners. No problems in rain and they make the speedometer almost accurate. I'll buy them again.

Todd · 09-25-2007, 09:25 AM

I need a rear tire also, like today.

If you will read through the old threads you will note that I use the "Groundhog Method"....that is, you can see the air in it when I finally replace it. Since I dont wanna get stranded at the Walmart I am calling for an ME880 today and will replace with that. I like the radial idea and that size change as well.

blowndodge · 09-25-2007, 10:02 AM

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dogdoc · 09-25-2007, 01:28 PM

Todd: Where is a good source to buy metezlers??

unwind2 · 09-25-2007, 01:32 PM

I'm ready for tires too. Debating between Metzs and Dunlap. Seems like some places have difficulty getting the Metzs in...has anybody else found that problem?

Todd · 09-25-2007, 01:32 PM

Americanmototire ( www.americanmototire.com ) seems to have a good price on them...$163...I am going to see what the local Kawa dealer will sell me one for first. I hate to wait on shipping if it's kinda close in price.

Todd · 09-25-2007, 03:03 PM

Update....local dealer selling me an ME880 180/70R-16 for 184.00 so thats the way I am going....giving me a little break on mounting too that way. I am to the point where I dont have a lot of time left to look around.......I'm down to a racing slick on the back...yeah, I know....bad boy :'( :'( :'(

09-25-2007, 03:18 PM

My dealer quoted me $145 for the 160 and about $125 for the 150. That's for a rear tire. Not sure what their mounting price is but I think it's around $50.

oldmanriver · 09-25-2007, 04:25 PM

thanks for all that input guys

spork · 09-25-2007, 05:14 PM

I just ordered the Avon Venoms for my 2001. I have had them on my 1500 Classic and absolutely loved them. Quiet and they stuck to the pavement really well.

The 880's are great tires! I just prefer the ride of the Avons.

As far as availability, my brother owns a bike shop in Deer Park, Texas (if you live in the area and need something give them a try) and if any item they are ordering from Parts or Drag is in the Dallas warehouse then I get it next day.

For this order, the front tire was in Dallas and the rear wasn't so it will take 4 days instead of 1.

Oh, his shop is City Line V-Twin Cycles at 281-479-0900. Tell them I sent you and you will get the special deal of double the retail price.

In my case, the cost would be the following:

Avon Venom 150/80/16 Black Front - $142.95
Avon Venom 150/80/16 Black Rear - $151.95

I didn't price the 880's so I can't tell you what they would have been.

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09-25-2007, 07:45 AM	#2
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Tire Time oldmanriver: look back on old threads here there are a few on tires, enough to confuss you bigtime,lol. im thinking metezlers when Im ready but stoners are doing well and cost much less. My 2cw.
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09-25-2007, 08:42 AM	#3
dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	Tire Time I have 10,000 miles on the ME880's. I like the ride and how they track through corners. However, they sing a little in corners. No problems in rain and they make the speedometer almost accurate. I'll buy them again. __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.
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09-25-2007, 09:25 AM	#4
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Tire Time I need a rear tire also, like today. If you will read through the old threads you will note that I use the "Groundhog Method"....that is, you can see the air in it when I finally replace it. Since I dont wanna get stranded at the Walmart I am calling for an ME880 today and will replace with that. I like the radial idea and that size change as well. __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Tire Time Todd: Where is a good source to buy metezlers??
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unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	Tire Time I'm ready for tires too. Debating between Metzs and Dunlap. Seems like some places have difficulty getting the Metzs in...has anybody else found that problem? __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing
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09-25-2007, 01:32 PM	#11
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Tire Time Americanmototire ( www.americanmototire.com ) seems to have a good price on them...$163...I am going to see what the local Kawa dealer will sell me one for first. I hate to wait on shipping if it's kinda close in price. __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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09-25-2007, 03:03 PM	#12
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Tire Time Update....local dealer selling me an ME880 180/70R-16 for 184.00 so thats the way I am going....giving me a little break on mounting too that way. I am to the point where I dont have a lot of time left to look around.......I'm down to a racing slick on the back...yeah, I know....bad boy :'( :'( :'( __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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09-25-2007, 03:18 PM	#13
Guest Posts: n/a	Tire Time My dealer quoted me $145 for the 160 and about $125 for the 150. That's for a rear tire. Not sure what their mounting price is but I think it's around $50.
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09-25-2007, 04:25 PM	#14
oldmanriver Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hauppauge,ny Posts: 19	Tire Time thanks for all that input guys
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09-25-2007, 05:14 PM	#15
spork Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Deer Park, Texas Posts: 106	Tire Time I just ordered the Avon Venoms for my 2001. I have had them on my 1500 Classic and absolutely loved them. Quiet and they stuck to the pavement really well. The 880's are great tires! I just prefer the ride of the Avons. As far as availability, my brother owns a bike shop in Deer Park, Texas (if you live in the area and need something give them a try) and if any item they are ordering from Parts or Drag is in the Dallas warehouse then I get it next day. For this order, the front tire was in Dallas and the rear wasn't so it will take 4 days instead of 1. Oh, his shop is City Line V-Twin Cycles at 281-479-0900. Tell them I sent you and you will get the special deal of double the retail price. In my case, the cost would be the following: Avon Venom 150/80/16 Black Front - $142.95 Avon Venom 150/80/16 Black Rear - $151.95 I didn't price the 880's so I can't tell you what they would have been.
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