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Limitedx1
Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 10:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Will somebody or everybody put to rest the mixing tires demon! i have a dunlop 205 on the front and a belt worn rear 205. i am ordering a tomahawk t3 180 or 190 tomorrow(also help on which size will 100% fit an X1)

im not racing on a track, do most of my wot going straight, and will be going a max of 80 on a highway turn and maybe 55 on a back road. will the difference in tires hinder anything? or is a dunlop qualifier a better option? the tomahawk is very affordable just to burn the center out of it in 2000 miles again.
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Jedville
Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 07:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I bought a set of Pilot Roads. Great price, great handling. I found them on line for around a 100 bucks. In fact, the person who works on my bike likes them so much, she bought a set!
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X1millenium
Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 07:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Jedville, the person who you entrust to work on your bike is a she. You might want to get a second opinion.lol
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Kyrocket
Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 08:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I am also running Dunlops right now but after looking and actually handling the Metzler Sport Tech at the races I believe that will be my next choice.

There was a thread earlier and I believe the general consensus was it didn't matter if you had two different brands on a bike. Some prefer to change both at the same time and use the same brand but IMHO that is just a personal preference.

As for the tire size I prefer the 190 over a 180. I have a '99 X1 and it will fit, though it is tight. I currently have a 180 only because the service guy took it upon himself not to wait for the 190 to come in. Nice fella' ain't he?

There's actually a set of Metzlers on the bay right now. Someone had them on a cruiser and it didn't work out. They have less than 900 miles on them and last I checked they were $10 each, not bad if you can get them mounted cheap enough.
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Chasespeed
Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 01:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I mix.... Sometimes works out better, depending on your habits...

But, currently running Pirelli Diable SuperCorsa's... AND LOVE THEM...

Chase
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