Posted by What me worry? on May 4, 2009, 5:51 pm
backed into a tree whilst ridin inna park then wrote:
>Bill G. axed:
>> So you guys prefer Dunlop over Metzler tires?
>I like the Dunlop for the mileage.
>The Metzlers are very good tires, but only lasted me about 9K on a rear.
>People say "Get the BEST tire for your scoot."
>I do, I also don't outrun my ability, or the bike's ability... (ok
>*most* of the time).
>The Metzs don't get me down the road any safer than the Dunlops.
>Dunlops are rated at 130mph... I don't think I'll ever see that number.
>But it won't stop me from tryin'.
>Also, the Metzs stop the 'dreaded tire snake wobble!',
>and the dreaded 'open grate bridge wobble!'.
>Feh... never bothered me <shrug>
>But it *is* true, they do make them disappear.
>I *might* put Metzs on Rodney at some point, when I'm sure he's just
>gonna be used for hot roddin' around the Smokeys.
>YMMV, JMHO.
>ASSHOLE#104 Len
Posted by What me worry? on May 4, 2009, 5:56 pm
backed into a tree whilst ridin inna park then wrote:
>Bill G. axed:
>> So you guys prefer Dunlop over Metzler tires?
>I like the Dunlop for the mileage.
>The Metzlers are very good tires, but only lasted me about 9K on a rear.
>People say "Get the BEST tire for your scoot."
>I do, I also don't outrun my ability, or the bike's ability... (ok
>*most* of the time).
>The Metzs don't get me down the road any safer than the Dunlops.
>Dunlops are rated at 130mph... I don't think I'll ever see that number.
>But it won't stop me from tryin'.
>Also, the Metzs stop the 'dreaded tire snake wobble!',
>and the dreaded 'open grate bridge wobble!'.
>Feh... never bothered me <shrug>
>But it *is* true, they do make them disappear.
>I *might* put Metzs on Rodney at some point, when I'm sure he's just
>gonna be used for hot roddin' around the Smokeys.
>YMMV, JMHO.
>ASSHOLE#104 Len
I like the Metzlers. 10K on the rear is good for the way I ride.
Sticky as hell. Could prolly get twice that if I was as skinny as and
rode like Len.
danl the d&r Slug #280
Posted by TL Mitchell on May 4, 2009, 11:22 pm
"Bill G." <billg at nycap_rr_com> wrote
> So you guys prefer Dunlop over Metzler tires? Peronsally, I've found the
> dunlop to last longer, the to me anyway, the Metzler feels a bit more
> sticky.
The Elite 3s wear like a Dunlop and handle like Metzelers without getting
squirelly towards the end of their lifespan. At least on a dresser. YMMV.
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Posted by Bob Mann on May 4, 2009, 11:46 pm
>
> The Elite 3s wear like a Dunlop and handle like Metzelers without
> getting squirelly towards the end of their lifespan. At least on a
> dresser. YMMV.
>
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It's funny.
I have a set in the showroom and can't sell 'em.
*I* know they're good but nobody else around here will ride on anything
but stock, Metzeler or Avon.
--
Bob Mann
Cap'n, ah need moor pow'r.
Posted by Bill G. on May 5, 2009, 12:16 am
> It's funny.
> I have a set in the showroom and can't sell 'em.
> *I* know they're good but nobody else around here will ride on anything
> but stock, Metzeler or Avon.
> --
> Bob Mann
> Cap'n, ah need moor pow'r.
Since TL mentioned E3's, I've been researching them, and everything I read
about them is good - seems like the perfect blend if sticky and longevity. I
think my next set will be E3's.
--
Bill G. AH#125 BS#233
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>> So you guys prefer Dunlop over Metzler tires?
>I like the Dunlop for the mileage.
>The Metzlers are very good tires, but only lasted me about 9K on a rear.
>People say "Get the BEST tire for your scoot."
>I do, I also don't outrun my ability, or the bike's ability... (ok
>*most* of the time).
>The Metzs don't get me down the road any safer than the Dunlops.
>Dunlops are rated at 130mph... I don't think I'll ever see that number.
>But it won't stop me from tryin'.
>Also, the Metzs stop the 'dreaded tire snake wobble!',
>and the dreaded 'open grate bridge wobble!'.
>Feh... never bothered me <shrug>
>But it *is* true, they do make them disappear.
>I *might* put Metzs on Rodney at some point, when I'm sure he's just
>gonna be used for hot roddin' around the Smokeys.
>YMMV, JMHO.
>ASSHOLE#104 Len