Dunlop or Metzeler rear tire on cruiser?

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#1 Post by **KeithB** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:21 pm

Time for new rear on my 05 Honda Shadow spirit

eat it up in 4500 miles

are the Metzeler tires better than the OEM? Worth the $40 differnce?

Thanks

ZooTech · #2 Post by **ZooTech** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:27 pm

Depends on which model of tire. I got 9200 miles out of my first Dunlop D220 rear, and 5100 out of the second. My Dad switched to Metzelers on his C50 (which ones I don't know) and the sales guy said he could expect upwards of 20k miles. Personally, I'm just as happy replacing the tires more often but knowing the rubber is nice and sticky.

#3 Post by **KeithB** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:32 pm

Thanks Zoo,

Still looking like the Meanie will be my next bike

ZooTech · #4 Post by **ZooTech** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:36 pm

Looking forward to another owner! You should go bug Loonette to post pics of her '06 Special Edition.

#5 Post by **KeithB** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:46 pm

if the meanie was belt drive would pos be the perfect bike

Wizzard · #6 Post by **Wizzard** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:50 pm

I just installed Dunlops front and rear on Miz Thang and I really like the way they feel and ride .
Just my 2¢ worth once again .
Regards, Wizzard

ZooTech · #7 Post by **ZooTech** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:51 pm

KeithB wrote:if the meanie was belt drive would pos be the perfect bike

I'm kinda partial to shafties myself but, yeah, I hear ya. A few crafty individuals over at VROC have managed to convert their Vulcans over to chain drive. Better efficiency and less unsprung weight never hurt anyone.

#8 Post by **KeithB** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 4:04 pm

what ya think of the Vulcan 2000?

ZooTech · #9 Post by **ZooTech** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 4:12 pm

KeithB wrote:what ya think of the Vulcan 2000?

I'm jealous of the power, but not enough to sacrifice my handling. They should've shoe-horned that engine into the Mean Streak chassis, made it belt drive, and lightened the frame with aluminum.

jmillheiser · #10 Post by **jmillheiser** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 4:16 pm

hey not all the 2007 models have been announced yet. never know when kawasaki might spring a suprise.