[Sektion8]

I was thinking about getting the metzler 880 xxl and the marathons for my rod. just wondering if anyone has any suggestions and where to get them for a really good price. also a round about price for how much it costs to have a shop put them on. I know they will all be different but i have never owned a single bike long enough to have the tires changed so this will be a new one for me. thanks for all the info guys.

 

[AOW]

LOTS of tire threads on here, good luck finding them.
Metzelers are a 1000% improvement over the stock dunlops, and Pirelli Nightdragons are a good 30 to 50% better than Metz. I hear great things regarding Avons durability and grip, but have never used them on the V.....yet.
Go over to the suspension section and check out the tire threads. BE WARNED, tire threads routinely end in death threats.

 

[Shaggyhou]

Why would there be death threats everybody know the cheng shens are best.... :flamesuit:

 

[VRSCDave]

Motorcycle Superstore has Michelin tires on sale right now.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/

 

[bigedz]

rockymountainatv/mc usually has really good prices for Avons and think Metz too.I brought my wheels and tires to a local custom shop and they changed them over for $50.

 

[Lane]

Just an FYI, some shops dont like to mount tires unless you purchase from them. Might be worth checking into.

 

[BlueFlame]

Just an FYI, some shops dont like to mount tires unless you purchase from them. Might be worth checking into.

I take my wheels and tires (off the bike) to the Honda dealer to be mounted and balanced. You meet the nicest people on a Honda!

 

[AOW]

only shops I've ever had install issues were HD shops. Yammy, Zuki, Honda, and Kawi shops never care and do a great job as do most independent tire shops.

 

[jacobyvic]

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LOTS of tire threads on here, good luck finding them.
Metzelers are a 1000% improvement over the stock dunlops, and Pirelli Nightdragons are a good 30 to 50% better than Metz. I hear great things regarding Avons durability and grip, but have never used them on the V.....yet.
Go over to the suspension section and check out the tire threads. BE WARNED, tire threads routinely end in death threats.

There's a suspension section?

 

[AOW]

yes, yes there is.... http://www.1130cc.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=94

 

[jacobyvic]

Huh?

yes, yes there is.... http://www.1130cc.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=94

How'd you do dat?
:notworth:

 

[jacobyvic]

Pirelli

yes, yes there is.... http://www.1130cc.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=94

So AOW, I see you like those Pirelli tires. I've got a plug in my rear tire now after a recent west Texas ride. So... does one of the sponsors sell these, or should I just look for the best price?

 

[AOW]

just look at the prices. Even if a "sponsor" did sell these, I would always go with the best price sponsor or not.

 

[bigjames4xl]

If you take the wheel/tire to CycleGear on St Andrews rd they'll mount them for About $30.

 

[Sektion8]

I west to K.O.R.E. and talked to Frank the owner i bought a quad from him a while back and he got me the metzelers and installed for a really good price. I like the new tires a lot more and i get down in the corners a lot more so I am pleased with them