[Dark Vader]

Hey eveyone, I just wanted to throw out that I to have installed the 280 metz on my 09 DX. I really needed a tire and the tire shop only had a used 260. I have been riding with this tire for several thousand miles without a concern in the world. I ride hard and scrape pegs and exhaust and can tell you that it handles better than a 260. The tire has more of a crown to it making it easier to lean. The tire has seen alot of stress as I am 300lbs and I ride 2 up with my wife and ride just the same with her on back. The concern about the tire rolling off the rim an be put to rest in my oprinion. I will not buy another tire than the 280 metz. Feel free to tell me that I am an idiot and risking life and limb. It feels way more stable than with the 240, 250 or the 260 IMHO.

 

[2oo6niterod]

your right there will be some that tell you, your an idiot and they know it all because they read it someplace on the internet.

how about a picture, so they can tell you how ugly it is too.................:rofl::rofl::rofl:


i say if it works run with it. happy trails

 

[thunderroad07]

So your saying a 280 metz will work on the factory rim...does it rub anything?
Pictures would be great

 

[van-rod]

pics please!!

 

[mballard34]

pics please!!

opcorn

 

[Nalcyon]

 

[ElrodontheV-Rod]

I'm feeling pretty free.
It can't be done.People will die.If you ever did this it would be ugly.Only an idiot would do something like this.

 

[thunderroad07]

I'm feeling pretty free.
It can't be done.People will die.If you ever did this it would be ugly.Only an idiot would do something like this.

LOL yep thats kinda how i felt, but was hopin to see some proof that it atleast can be done.

 

[Dark Vader]

Im trying to upload from my phone bit its taking forever. But there are several members here that see it weekly! Sit tight!

 

[AOW]

:coff:

 

[VanislVrod]

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[ShaDi]

i have seen it and it looks good and seems to be wearing ok also.

 

[acoolhandluke]

opcorn

 

[Dark Vader]

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[2oo6niterod]

look good, now a picture of the sidewall.

 

[Dark Vader]

A little fuzzy but I think you can make it out.

 

[Gdub]

That does not look bad, and you will not die. I think back when I thought about putting a 280 on an 8" wheel it was recommended by metzler, not to do it, they were recommending the widest would that should be used was a 260 on an 8".

 

[Shaggyhou]

Does it rub with the air out?

 

[Gdub]

Does it rub with the air out?

Do you ask that question just because of a flat while riding? Or for some other theory?

 

[Shaggyhou]

He has Arnott's. I know the bike. His rear suspension is the same as mine is Why I ask. I could have been more clear about which air I guess but I figured Jay would know what I meant.