I'm very happy with the Bridgestone 240/55.. It does sit noticeably taller, but not bad at all. I also run a Bridgetone Excedra on the front, it is the OEM tire for some year of the Honda GoldWing. It's not V-rated.. but since I rarely ever hit and stay at 130+ MPH, I don't see a problem in running it. Tire life MUCH better than the Metzeler or Avon.