I'm done with tyres!

[Evil Mitch]

When I was using the Metz before they brought out the cobra I was goin through 2 fronts to one rear (I mostly use the front brakes) .The front was gettin about 5k miles and the rear was giving me bout 7-8k mls. Usin Cobras the ratio is bout even, the rear wearin out first, I get about 8K from the rear and 9k from the front.I think the tread pattern on the front metz is to blame for it wearin early. I run the Avons at the standard pressure.

It just goes to show how much rider input can change the outcome of tires -two riders with different riding styles . when i use metzlers i get the opposite outcome i go through two rear tires to one front but i mainly use the torque of the engine and rear brake and then the front and rear to stop.
getting around 8,000killometers out of a rear tire.

 

[kipper]

I like to wear the front out with the brakes and wear the rear out with POWER

 

[TxRIIIRider]

I guess I had the same experience except for more miles, except my front Metz would start cupping, so I replaced both tires at the same time. The Avons wore more or less evenly. This time I actually had more miles left on the Avons, but I ran over something and ripped a 3/4 inch gash in my rear tire.. So now I figured I would be brave and try the Bridgestones..

When I was using the Metz before they brought out the cobra I was goin through 2 fronts to one rear (I mostly use the front brakes) .The front was gettin about 5k miles and the rear was giving me bout 7-8k mls. Usin Cobras the ratio is bout even, the rear wearin out first, I get about 8K from the rear and 9k from the front.I think the tread pattern on the front metz is to blame for it wearin early. I run the Avons at the standard pressure.

 

[TOMCAT]

i use metzlers i get the opposite outcome i go through two rear tires to one front but i mainly use the torque of the engine and rear brake and then the front and rear to stop.
Me too .

 

[TasRocketRider]

Good discussion and reflective of my experience with Metz vs Avon tyres. When I wore the rubber off the 1st set of Metz on the Trumphy America replaced with Avons. Handling was improved so reckon will go with the Avon Cobras when I get to that stage.

 

[CanberraR3]

Avon was a big improvement on the Metz but a bit skittish (rear) in the wet. Can't say enough good things about the Bridgestone I now have on the back. Better grip, ride and will probably give me almost double mileage (from the look of it) over Metz and 25% more than Avon. Mates really well with the Cobra on the front.

 

[Pig9r]

When the Rocket first came out, Bridgestone was listed along with the Metz as an OEM tire. Something happened along the way or in development leaving only Metz. I believe Metz is owned by Pirelli.

 

[TasRocketRider]

Avon was a big improvement on the Metz but a bit skittish (rear) in the wet. Can't say enough good things about the Bridgestone I now have on the back. Better grip, ride and will probably give me almost double mileage (from the look of it) over Metz and 25% more than Avon. Mates really well with the Cobra on the front.

Thanks CR3 sounds like the best combo. Cheers

 

[bonecarver]

**** they are not making this easy. I have been trying to talk myself into the darkside and it has not been an easy talk. I was looking at the Goodrich g-force, but the other side of the argument was pushing me to the Bridgestone max.... now its not recommended by the manufacturer.... so which is the lesser of the 2 evils?
Just 5000 miles and the Metzler needs to be replaced... that would be 2 tires a year... that is just crazy to me....

 

[Battersea]

**** they are not making this easy. I have been trying to talk myself into the darkside and it has not been an easy talk. .

I don't want to turn this into a darkside v lightside discussion, but here in England there are issues about using car tyres on bikes - I have been seriously 'warned off' by a very experienced insurance guy.