New Front Rubber running Dark Side?

gldean

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Anyone have suggestions on what is wearing well on the front with darksider rears.

Should I just replace the stock 150/80-R17 Metzler or go with an Avon equivalent.

Thanks!
 
I swapped my old metz for a Avon about a six weeks ago, its done around 1500 miles with a Toyo 225.

I think it handling a lot better in all conditions.

So to answer you question, yes go with the Avon equivalent.
 
Gl, I've got about 6k on a Dunlop D404. It's only H rated but I'm not going to exceed 132 mph anytime soon. Looks like it is wearing well.
 
Thanks for the input on this, my Metz is still good but I will get an Avon next time if it is stickier.

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There should be more choices for a front than avon and metz isn't there?

Rear, sure, you're limited by that 16 but the front is 17 isn't it?
 
Juggernaut said:
There should be more choices for a front than avon and metz isn't there?

Rear, sure, you're limited by that 16 but the front is 17 isn't it?
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Thanks all so far and yes Juggernaut that is a 17 out front.

I've looked at the Metz, Dunlop (thanks tdragger, I check that out as well seeing you are running the same Riken as my R3), but would like to know which Avon you guys are running. I need the name because they make a couple different models in that size.

Thanks!
 
I think I'll send Michelin a note, I always liked their HPX tires.
 
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