R3T Tires

[Dawg68]

Just curious, I’m still running the stock metzlers, 1600 miles on them at the moment. What is the average life’s span? The reason I ask is that I have a 5000km trip planned in July and I’m thinking I may need to start off with new rubber. I should have aprox 8000km on the bike just before I head out on the road in July. I have a funny feeling the meters will be done by then.

 

[Dawg68]

Commander 2 or Excedra max, anyone have any insight as to which is better in the rain?

 

[Fingers]

Haven't tried the Bridgestones ,but never had a problem with the Commander ll's.

 

[dawb]

Just curious, I’m still running the stock metzlers, 1600 miles on them at the moment. What is the average life’s span? The reason I ask is that I have a 5000km trip planned in July and I’m thinking I may need to start off with new rubber. I should have aprox 8000km on the bike just before I head out on the road in July. I have a funny feeling the meters will be done by then.

My experience with the metzlwrs was about 5-6k miles. Its why i switched to avons which were more like 10k.

 

[Joesmoe]

I'm not a heavy guy, nor am I heavy with the throttle and braking, and yet, the front Metzler was badly cupped at 6,000 miles, and the rear was badly worn. I went with a pair of Avon Cobras (white wall up front thanks to @cr0ft ), and the clock is ticking. Pretty sure I'm going to try the Michelins next. I have them on my Honda, and just love the positive change over the OEM Bridgestones, in all conditions (that's my daily commuter).

 

[Dawg68]

180 65 16 is the size

Does the different aspect ratio affect handling, would you change the aspect ratio on the front as well?

 

[Jag]

Does the different aspect ratio affect handling, would you change the aspect ratio on the front as well?

Yes,yes and yes. All for the better.

 

[Dawg68]

Yes,yes and yes. All for the better.

Thank you

 

[rocketjohn]

As for Exedra Max...they are fine in the rain...got some. The original metzler's were downright dangerous in the rain!

 

[Dawg68]

As for Exedra Max...they are fine in the rain...got some. The original metzler's were downright dangerous in the rain!

Thanks, yes I agree, the metzler sate horrible in wet weather.
Living on the west coast I see enough rain. I’ll sacrafice longevity for wet weather stability as I use my bike as my daily commuter 8 months out of the year.
I just ordered a set of the Execra Max for the R3T, if I get 20k KM’s I’ll be happy, if not...oh well.