| Author | Message | ||
     Kcfirebolt |
I tried to find info with search function, but couldn't turn anything up. I going on a 10 day 3600 mile trip, and I'm think of putting D220s on instead of the 207s. I think I remember reading that a couple of people have tried it. How'd it work out? How much performance will I loose vs. milage gained? | ||
| Prof_stack |
 I like the 220 much better than the stock 207. Much less stand-up if the brakes are applied in the corners. Mileage should be a whole lot better, like 50% better. Sport-touring tire fits many Buellers' riding style. Of course, ymmv. Prof | ||
| Kcfirebolt |
Thanks Prof. Anyone else try 'em? | ||
| Leeaw |
I had them on my M2 and got something like 8,000 miles out of a set. They felt different but worked fine. | ||
| Buellgator |
I know a couple of guys who have put them on here. They liked them enough to go with another rear when the time came. They definitely like the mileage over the performance. | ||
| Curve__carver |
Metzeler Z6 is also a good choice. Very grippy sport touring tire. My 207 was down to cords after 2600 miles (500 of those were super easy breakin miles). I have 2300 hard miles on the Z6 so far, and it looks like it got about 2/3 of the tread left. Grip is as good or better than the 207. | ||
| Lovematt |
I have a D220 on my XB9R and love it...it may not be the grippiest tire in the world but I have no traction problems at all. Got about 3000 miles on it and there is about 2/3 of the tread left.... | ||
| Coolice |
I put the Metzlers on after 2 sets of stock Dunlop on my XB9R. I have severals track days on the XB and I just put the Metz's on prior to a track day...It's not the same. The Dunlop's are better for the track but since I use the XB to day trip on I decided (after BadS1 recommened) to try the Metzlers. I like them and you should too as long as you don't expect them to be as sticky on track days. I hope to get 7-8000 miles too on this set. We'll see. XB handles different, more stable probaly due to the heavier tire. Enjoy em! | ||
| BadS1 |
I can't see my M1's to last that long Coolice.But I have to say my Dunlops would slide out easier then the M1's will on the street.Thats for me anyways. | ||
| Brucelee |
Love the 220 on the XB. Way better than the 207s. Buy them! | ||
| Reepicheep |
I was not thrilled with the D220s, I am much happier with the Metzler Z6. The 220's took a long time to warm up, did not wear any better then the previous sport touring model (D205? D207? the touring one, not the pure sport one), and had a big old strip peel off as they were approaching the end of their life (but not quite dead yet). I had fierce wheel hop towards the end of the rears life as well. In short, it was fine, but I think there are better choices out there for the $$. (Message edited by reepicheep on August 17, 2004) (Message edited by reepicheep on August 17, 2004) | ||
| Kcfirebolt |
Thanks guys. That gives me some info to chew on. | ||
| Freyke |
I've got Michelin Pilot Roads... They've got what I think is a slightly rounder profile and once used to them they're quite good... They take a little longer to warm up but then again I'm expecting 6000-7000 out of the rear vice 3000 from the stockers....    kk//kef (Message edited by freyke on August 17, 2004) | ||
| Curve__carver |
Coolice, are you talking about Z6's? I have pushed them hard on the street, but haven't had them on a track yet--but I will be on a track this Saturday. What did you notice on the track? Did they slide in the corners? Did they ever want to break loose? | ||
| Reepicheep |
A Z6 is a sport touring tire, and the factory Dunlops (for the XB's) are pure sport tires. Naturally, a sport touring tire won't be as sticky on the track, but will be a lot cheaper on the road. The question is not that you don't need pure sport tires for the track (where there is prepared surfaces, no oncoming traffic, corner workers, safe runouts etc). The question is why you would need pure sport tires for the street. (why on earth am I throwing this kind of flame bait out there today... what am I thinking???) | ||
| Darthane |
Did you miss your coffee this morning, Reep? "The object of opening the mind, as of opening the mouth, is to eventually close it again on something solid." Apparently in this case you're looking to munch on either a fist or foot! LOL | ||
| Glitch |
The question is why you would need pure sport tires for the street. It all about contact patch there Reepi...  | ||
| Reepicheep |
 Ever since I lubed the contact patch of my velocity stack with full synthetic WD-40, I gained 6 horsepower (but flatspotted my roller bearings). Ultimately, I blame it all on Bush. There. Go big, or stay home. | ||
| Kcfirebolt |
FYI I ordered the Metzler Z6(?) this eveing from Dicountmotorcycletires.com $198 plus $13 to ship for front and rear tires. The guy said that he felt they were a little stickier than the D220s and he had them in stock. I'll let ya know how they work out. | ||
| Static |
I ran 220's for a bit but just for fun tried a 208 on the front and a 220 out back. The two tires got almost exactly the same mileage and stepping the back out around corners created alot more excitement in a street grid city with no topographical changes... I mean closed course with professional riders. |
