tires

  1. Metzler rear tires

    I have just logged 19,540 miles on my 2006 R111 Classic Triumph in 1 1/2 years, and I am going to replace the rear tire next week for the second time. I replaced the original Metzler at 8,600 because of a screw in the tire and I decided to get it replaced then. No, it wasn't ready for...
  2. What Have You Got In Your Tires??

    After just filling up with nitrogen in my prious tires I was wondering if anyone has used or heard of using nitrogen in their Rocket tires??? Good bad or ugly???? Ride for fun, ride safe and with respect!!!:roll:
  3. You guys have me paranoid about flat tires.....

    I'm not big into starting threads unless I have a question. Seems as though most of my questions get asked by someone else so I read along, comment when appropriate and so on. Frankly, I'm worried about a flat on the way to Smashville. I'm probably not coming directly to Smashville, I'm going...
  4. Tires

    I feel the Metzeler’s fitted to my R3 as STD are a harder touring compound rather than the performance tire I would rather have on my bike. Can anyone recommend tires with better grip & braking characteristics for the R3? -->240/50 R16 rear; 150/80 R17 front