METZELER Cruisetec - Never Again!

[zenbiker]

never had any problems with cruisetec tires, a lot better in terms of grip, stopping power, wear and feedback than the Avon’s.
What I do know is that generally speaking rocket owners based on spec from the tire OEM run too high tire pressures. cold pressure on my tires is around 33 psi and 37 in winter for context…
tire pressure and suspension setup done wrong will destroy any tire quickly.
I can honestly recommend the cruisetec rubber fir the rocket
best wishes all

Whatever has happened to the factory recommenced 42/42 lbs tire pressure?? Are we better than the engineers that built these bikes?
I've respected the factory recommendation and have had no issues! JMHO

 

[OldBiker72]

I have lowered both tires pressure to 2.4 Bar and not running the higher factory setting. The Rocket just feels better overall. Looking at Protonhound's tire it seems the road camber is really a lot to the right? Also factor in that 5mm off-set Triumph "built" into the bike. Where have you ever heard of something like that? Over here tires for the Rocket 3 seems to be problematic also . Why a 16" rear and not a 17" where one can pick and choose as you wish? My front Avon should be good for about 10 000+ km and the rear Metzeler about 8 000+ km. Regards!

 

[Protonhound]

I've been told by an independent mechanic that tires last longer at higher pressures but that may be just his opinion .

 

[OldBiker72]

I've been told by an independent mechanic that tires last longer at higher pressures but that may be just his opinion .

May be so, but on rougher road they ride horrible! I prefer to enjoy the ride... Regards!