New Performance tire for Rocket 2.5 from Metzeler

Spooled73 said:

Sounds like more likely a case of getting used to the bike & experimenting with tyre pressures.

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FemmeFatale said:

As a heads up, I also own an Indian Challenger and the Cruisetecs come standard on them. I and many other owners have experienced cupping of the tire at well under 10,000 miles. Mine started cupping at 4,000 miles. Some say that the recommended air pressure is too low and increasing it helps eliminate the issue, but most just switch brands and avoid Metzeler like the plague.

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sunny said:

Finally,

we have 2ond option in 240/50 R16 class, other than Avon Cobra Chrome

I would definitely try Cruisetec at next tire change. not a fan of ME 888 as its not meant for cornering and its harder material. Furthermore, this new Cruisetec model Metzeler is lighter on pocket than AVON or Metzeler ME 888 Marathon.




affordable tires = more burnouts

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DesertRat said:

Have you ever had the Wheel/Tire Assembly checked for 1) Out of Round and then; 2) Checked for Balance?

The most common case of "Tire Cupping" is a wheel/tire assembly that's out of balance and/or out of Round.

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DesertRat said:

Thanks Sunny,

Do you know the Tire's Compound Specification/Rating?

D/R

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Kevin frazier said:

Ive run the cobra with over 200hp with no buttons and no riding aides to correct my mistakes. Does great.

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