| Author | Message | ||
     Cmgaviao |
Ok, Tires are starting to look fairly worn down and they're the bikes original tires (not so many miles but plenty of years on them). So, what does everyone think of tires? Preferred brands etc? I found a sweet deal on some metzeler M1's ($170 for the set) and was wondering what experience anyone on the board has with them. Also, is it bad to mix and match front and rear tires? was at a local dealer and he had a dunlop front tire for $44 so I picked it up...I'm not sure I want another dunlop rear though so I'm not sure if I should use it. As always, thanks in advance for the comments. | ||
| Djkaplan |
They are the best tires I've ever used on my M2. I ran the gamut of Dunlops 205-7-8 before trying the M1s and am reasonably impressed. Cornering limits seem safer to approach and stability is greatly increased. They only lasted half as long as my last set of 208s, though. The tradeoff in mileage is worth it to me. | ||
| Denfromphilly |
I like the Michelin Power Pilot and my brother has the Metzler Sportec on his X1. Either tire is excellent, better feel and handling than the original Dunlop. I would not mix and match tires, I did it on a bike in the past and it had a oscillation problem due to mismatch of rolling resistance. (I assume). Good Luck! Den | ||
| Jackbequick |
I have about 2,000 miles on the Metzler Z6's I put on my M2 this spring (replacing the original equipment, six year old, Dunlop 205's). They feel wonderful in comparison. I am guessing they may last 6-8,000 or so as I don't ride very hard. I've started pushing the lean angles more with the Z6's on as they feel very neutral and grippy. Here is the Metzler tire brochure for more info on various Metzler tires. The Z6 is recommended for street and sport touring, and is reported to have good performance in the wet and also get pretty good mileage without being too hard (less grip). Jack | ||
| Sanchez |
I have Michelin Pilot Roads on my bike. Night and day difference in handling from the stock Dunlops, and I got them for $250 installed on the bike. They aren't as aggressive as the Pilot Powers, but the tread life should be better, and I haven't even come close to out riding them. | ||
| Denfromphilly |
Yes, one point about the Pilot Power is that they are very soft rubber, the unmounted tire felt soft and gushy like silicon or the crepe soul of a shoe. The weight was also a surprise, they feel very light like only a few pounds. I don't expect them to wear good but they are very grippy! I am sure my lean angles are 10 degrees steeper. Den |
