I,ve heard the Metzler is softer than the Dunlop and wears faster, Is this true ,what about Avon and Pirelli ?Who has experiences with these on the 240 rear?
I've run Dunlop, Metzeler, & now Pirelli. I prefer Pirelli's grip & performance over the other two, with Dunlop being the lowest performer for handling. Longevity goes to Dunlop IMHO, but grip and handling are more important to me than life cycle.
That being said, 5k miles on the Pirellis and they still look like they have another 5k or more in them
pop over to the suspension section of this forum and you will find at least 200 threads regarding this same question
My brother runs some weird style cruiser tire from Michelin that gives him 20,000 miles from the rear.The compound is so hard I have to keep the bike straight up and counter steer around corners so it doesn't slip out from me.
I get about 11.000 miles out of the 240's on the ass end of my 03 V-Rod and about 2000 miles on the 260's on the X.The difference is in the way I ride.
IF I had two bikes, I could see using one strictly for my long commutes/highway runs and using hard tires, while keeping the other bike set up for handling.
Even then I just don't like compromising handling quite that much.
I have Metzelers on my 03 and have gotten about 12k. I am ordering the same this winter to put on before next season. They have performed well for me and they consistently have good reviews on most sites I've checked as well.
The Metzler 880's are traditionally a harder compound tire. Thats why the cruiser/touring guys like'm,cause they tend to last longer. The Michelin mentioned is the Scorcher I believe(no experience with it). Avons are good for grip and so so on tread life. Dunlops wear fast and are picky about running proper pressures. No experience with Pirelli's . I for one would rather have something a little on the sticky side to grip the road on accel and turns. JMO-------Ken
I have ridden about 5K miles since my last post on this tire thread. The Michellin Scorchers have handled well this riding season in varying riding conditions (including rain), and are also wearing well.
Michelin Scorchers by a long shot. Got 20K+ on my first set. Replaced them because I was having the wheels chromed. Could have gotten a couple thousand more. On my second set now they are holding up as well.
Never had any handling problems.
I got 16k on front Michelin scorcher but only got 10k out of the rear. These are a hard tire and I didn't like their performance in the rain. I switched to metzler 880 and the grip is all around better than the michelins in the wet or the dry. Big difference in the rain. I have 7k on the metzlers and they are still like new. I also saved a good amount of money by switching to the metzlers.
Scorchers for me. Hooks better than the Dunlop and lasts only a fraction shorter life. They might not be the best grip available, but my tires have to last for more than a year.
I agree the Scorchers I currently have on the bike feel like harder tires then my previous Metzlers, and definitely harder than my previous Avons. That said, if memory serves correct, my Metzlers started with alot more original tread....
I run an Avon Cobra 200 rear and got 22,000 miles out of it before replacing it. Gonna buy another one and stay with it until something better comes along.
I have 15000 0n my michellin scorcher vrscdx,highway miles.Its been almost a year and they are at the wear bars.Will need another rear in jan.I feel the front may to 20 easily and beyond.
Running 200 cobra, I did not keep track of mileage but its around 12k ridding fairly hard on the rear. The thing I like is the feel is very similar to oem dunlop, great warmup but much better life. half way burned up second set and very happy. I do run these tires a little higher psi, 50 rear 55 front, but I had to do that with the dunlop to keep the front from cupping.
I've heard the Michelin Commander II is supposed to be Michelin's longest mileage tire. Is that not right?
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