New Performance tire for Rocket 2.5 from Metzeler

[Kevin frazier]

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

 

[Spooled73]

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

 

[Kevin frazier]

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

Lot of torque, easy to break the rear loose on new and old, i ride with guys tgat got the buttons and modes and stuff and they break it loose anytime they want, or should i say showing off. Monster torque, especially on the new ones.

 

[DesertRat]

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.

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.

 

[DesertRat]

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

Thanks Sunny,

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

D/R

 

[Spooled73]

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.

Just got serviced before I bought it I'd hope it's OK....

 

[Spooled73]

Thanks Sunny,

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

D/R

No idea

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

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

Kevin and I are running Gen 1 2.3L Rockets with high power kits in them. 200+ HP and 170-190 Torque. Now both of our bikes are baggers, so maybe a little heavier than Gen II 2.5L Rockets. My bike weighs 880 Lbs without me. Right at 1100 Lbs with me on board. I too run the Avon Cobra and ride hard. I don't have trouble with traction or spin ups at all.