Search results matching tag 'Tire'

Re: Fuggin Bros (Wicked Bros) exhaust

Guido — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Problem is by the time I get home, it's dark... So who knows how to post pics on a thread? Send me a PM with e-mail so I can send them...

Re: front tire

AlanH — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

[quote user="slngshott"]

I have the 130/60 on my warrior and no problem and looks good.

[/quote]Here's a good comparison of your Metzeler 130/60 and my 130/70 - Notice the smaller gap between the fender tip & tire on the RH photo because of the taller 130/70 tire. I chose this profile strictly for looks because it hugs the fender and Chris aka 357WARRIOR recommended it and that's good enough for me!

I don't doubt or dispute that your 130/60 might be a better handling and technically superior tire but it's also very pricey! As stated above, i just replaced this tire and will be running the Roadtec Z6 in stock size as i contemplate replacing my frt fender with an R1 which won't accommodate the taller tire.

You'l need to ***CLICK on PHOTOS*** to ENLARGE and Zoom In .. you should be able to tile the windows for a side by side comp

Re: front tire

AlanH — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

[quote user="kresnanto"]

Does anyone ever try 130/70/18 on the front?

[/quote]I just replaced this Metzler ME880 Marathon 130/70HR18 VTX1800 - MFG # 110-13361 after 16,111 miles:

Read the 2-enclosed threads and note frt fender clearance with this taller tire

Front Metzler Tire http://rswarrior.com/forums/p/24530/363022.aspx#363022

Tire http://rswarrior.com/forums/p/5674/91413.aspx#91413

Re: Rear tire size

AlanH — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Enclosing a snap shot of an unpublished Excel spreadsheet that shows various popular tire sizes sorted in asending order by Diameter. As you can see the Dunlop D205 - 200/55R17 at 26.10" is a very tall tire indeed because of the aspect ratio and construction and at the same time very narrow at 7.36" compared to the stock tire at 7.90".

There is a genuine misunderstanding by many members regarding tire sizes and wheel diameters as can be seen by this example of the D205. It is just 0.10" shorter than the 250/40R18 Dunlop Elite 3 @ 26.20" .... the upside is that with this larger tire you will pick up approx 5.2% mph over the stock size.

The new tire must be properly mounted to the rim before making any evaluations

A good source for tire interference is a recent topic by Ken aka Bladerunr with the Avon Cobra AV72 and his problem with the taller tire at 25.90" hitting the inner fender at stock height.

I don't think there should be a problem with the larger tread diameter rubbing the swing arm pivot casting that connects to the shock if you're running the stock frt 32T pulley.

I hope you chk'd the tire date code on the sidewall. I always have the seller e-mail that info before bidding on an auction. I've personally experienced tires being sold on 2 occasions that were 5 & 8 yrs old!

Re: Rear tire recommendation

AlanH — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Peter ... if i was in the market for a rear tire on the stock rim i would try the new Cobra AV72 - 200/55R17 because of their new tread design. I suggest you chk this out AVON

Here's a post by Bladerunr that you should read in its entirety before making a decision.

Avon Cobra AV72 : http://rswarrior.com/forums/p/48829/671741.aspx#671741

With the slightly larger aspect ratio the tire has a bigger dia @ 25.9" (stock=24.9") so the bike will sit higher. The recommended rim width is 6.25" which is a bit wider than the Warrior 6.00". The tire is designed for a 6.00 - 6.50 rim. The height of this tire is the same as the Dunlop 240/40R18 so you should pick up approx 4% mph difference over the stock size.

http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/content/en/pdf/cobra.pdf

Re: Rear tire size

AlanH — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Ken, what's wrong with this "78V" .... max 149 mph new Cobra - Is your tire derated on the sidewall?

Load Index and Speed Rating Symbols http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/?page=technical&subpage=tech_speed

My next 240/40R18 is going to be an Avon Cobra AV72 which is also Zero growth

http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/?page=tyres&method=showspecs&id=26

You just got to like the sidewall too: CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE

Re: 260 Metzeler or 250 Avon

AlanH — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

[quote user="rsw1700"]

Hi, what tire is wider ? [/quote]

Keep in mind that the Metzeler 260/40R is designed for a 9-1/2" wide preferred rim for optimum performance & tire life

Size		Description			Diameter		Perimeter		Width		Rec Rim
		Manufacturer - Model			in	mm	in	ft	in	mm	width

250/40R18		Avon Venom-R			25.94	659	81.5	6.79	9.92	252	9.0"
260/40R18		Metzeler ME880 Marathon XXL			25.98	660	81.6	6.80	10.20	259	9.5"

Re: How wide is raider wheel?

AlanH — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

.... not to have the last word here but you might want to visit the tire manufacturers web sites for this data.

Another factor that contributes to the rapid wear on the 210 Metz 880 is the thin tread depth.

The 18" dia wheel doesn't lift the bike 1-1/2" as the 240 tires are low profile.

Here's some comparisons of the tires in question and the slightly larger diameter tire will only raise the bike 1/2 the difference or the radius

Tread depths			Diameter

0.217"	(5.5 mm)	210/50r17 Metzeler	25.28

0.256"	(6.5 mm)	240/40r18 Metzeler	25.79

0.375"	(9.5 mm)	240/40r18 Dunlop Elite 3	25.91

Good Luck

Re: dunlop tire

AlanH — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Dunlop 240 Elite 3 tire will not visually fit snug to the 18 x 8-1/2" weld-up rim on the beauty face.

Spend the additional money for the Metzler 240

Read the enclosed threads:

http://rswarrior.com/forums/p/2227/36479.aspx#36479

http://rswarrior.com/forums/p/48761/687703.aspx#687703

Re: Pirelli Diablo 240 tire?

AlanH — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Do a Search w/my handle []

Here you go in decending order of importance
http://www.rswarrior.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=59659&SearchTerms=Diablo
http://www.rswarrior.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=60473&SearchTerms=diablo
http://www.rswarrior.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=56103&SearchTerms=Diablo

I paid $156.85 Landed + mounting and balancing $26.00 and will probably get 1/2 the mileage as the Metzler 240 []

I have a brand new Metzler 240, i picked-up off of Ebay, parked in my garage that i paid $202.95 Landed waiting to be installed when needed

mdfdwarrior ... I'm still running the ME880 Marathon Frt tire as listed in my bike gallery modifications. There is a definite similarity between the Diablo & Metzler rear treads.

Upon receiving the new Diablo tire i was able to make a side by side comparison with 357WARRIOR's new unmounted 240 Metzler. It was at that time that i knew i had made the wrong choice, my finger nail penetration test for durometer, but the die was cast []