new tires installed ME880 WWW

racinchef · 07-17-2008, 07:31 PM

The tires came in and I got off work early and though it took about two hours, they were installed. Here's a quick photo of how they look.

I can hardly get over how much of a difference they make in the look and ride of my bike. They add 10 horsepower and 15 ft lbs of torque (liar) to the performance of the engine. Handling is much quicker, but it doesn't oversteer. Cost for the tires and having them installed was $450; it was worth it to me.

audiogooroo · 07-17-2008, 07:38 PM

Yeah! Whitewalls baby!

**glwilson** · 07-17-2008, 07:56 PM

What was the brand and specs on the whitewalls? I have been looking for some. Thanks.

racinchef · 07-17-2008, 08:03 PM

The tires are Metzler ME880 WWW 150/80-16 front and rear; tubeless bias-ply.

**scion0** · 07-17-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by racinchef

The tires came in and I got off work early and though it took about two hours, they were installed. Here's a quick photo of how they look.

I can hardly get over how much of a difference they make in the look and ride of my bike. They add 10 horsepower and 15 ft lbs of torque (liar) to the performance of the engine. Handling is much quicker, but it doesn't oversteer. Cost for the tires and having them installed was $450; it was worth it to me.

Nice! Do the whitewalls stay pretty clean? or is it part of a cleaning routine?

soldierboy3502 · 07-17-2008, 10:10 PM

If you buy Weastley's Bleeche Wite its a snap....its what I use on my '99 with White Walls.

**ringadingh** · 07-17-2008, 10:14 PM

I like the new look,Bruce.

jussmatt · 07-17-2008, 10:19 PM

I'm not a big fan of the white walls myself, but they do look good on your Nad RC!!! Congrats Bud and Thanks for the Pic!!

**schoeney** · 07-17-2008, 11:27 PM

I just became a fan of whitewalls! Nice look. Cabby, how ofetn do you clean these? Lots of scrubbing or ?? Racinchef, thanks for the info. I have been debating what to do....I think your pics + comments just finalized the decision!

VulcanE · 07-17-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Cabby

If you buy Weastley's Bleeche Wite its a snap....its what I use on my '99 with White Walls.

Hey CABBY, glad you back, haven't seen you on here much, lately.

RC, those WWW tires do look good on your bike!

beezer · 07-18-2008, 03:55 AM

lookin good Bruce

racinchef · 07-18-2008, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by schoeney

I just became a fan of whitewalls! Nice look. Cabby, how ofetn do you clean these? Lots of scrubbing or ?? Racinchef, thanks for the info. I have been debating what to do....I think your pics + comments just finalized the decision!

Thanks, they also add 10 mpg in looks alone.

07-18-2008, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by racinchef

The tires came in and I got off work early and though it took about two hours, they were installed. Here's a quick photo of how they look.

I can hardly get over how much of a difference they make in the look and ride of my bike. They add 10 horsepower and 15 ft lbs of torque (liar) to the performance of the engine. Handling is much quicker, but it doesn't oversteer. Cost for the tires and having them installed was $450; it was worth it to me.

Coolio!

caddman11 · 07-18-2008, 05:52 AM

Love the look--I looking at whitewalls when my stones wear out.

tkd · 07-18-2008, 09:03 AM

Very retro and classic.

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07-17-2008, 08:03 PM	#4
racinchef Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 701	new tires installed ME880 WWW The tires are Metzler ME880 WWW 150/80-16 front and rear; tubeless bias-ply.
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soldierboy3502 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Laredo, Texas Posts: 229	new tires installed ME880 WWW If you buy Weastley's Bleeche Wite its a snap....its what I use on my '99 with White Walls. __________________ Cabby 2008 Black/Red Nomad (SOLD) 2018 Blue Indian Chieftain Limited Blue Knights Texas XV
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jussmatt Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Richmond, TX. Posts: 2,588	new tires installed ME880 WWW I'm not a big fan of the white walls myself, but they do look good on your Nad RC!!! Congrats Bud and Thanks for the Pic!!
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schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	new tires installed ME880 WWW I just became a fan of whitewalls! Nice look. Cabby, how ofetn do you clean these? Lots of scrubbing or ?? Racinchef, thanks for the info. I have been debating what to do....I think your pics + comments just finalized the decision! __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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caddman11 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 890	new tires installed ME880 WWW Love the look--I looking at whitewalls when my stones wear out.
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