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Wizzard · #11 Post by **Wizzard** » Sun May 21, 2006 12:17 pm

I recommend washing with dish detergent and water and still taking it easy for the first 100 miles .
Regards, Wizzard

#12 Post by **Skier** » Sun May 21, 2006 1:20 pm

I'd like to add some information to this thread I wasn't aware of when I made my post in it. The tires I was running on my bikes were Metzelers. This tire manufacturer states they do not use any kind of mold-release (MR) compound. So my method might not work out the best with tires that do use an MR compound (every other manufacturer but Metzeler/Pirelli).

indiGO · #13 Post by **indiGO** » Wed May 24, 2006 7:49 am

I actually ended up putting a set of Metzlers on my bike, although at the time I didn't know anything about their claims about not using mold-release.
Anyway, I didn't do any washing or sandpapering, I simply got on and rode. I was fairly conscious of the new tires at first and went pretty easy on them, but after not having any issues I simply started riding as normal after a couple of days and they've been great.

#14 Post by **t_bonee** » Wed May 24, 2006 8:34 am

I ride figure 8s' in an empty parking lot until I'm dizzy(or about 45 minutes). Then the tires are scrubbed. Its boring but it works.

MotoF150 · #15 Post by **MotoF150** » Fri May 26, 2006 12:27 am

Why do you guys spend $200 for a Metzeler when a $80 tire works just as good? The $80 Pirelli MT66 will perform as good as the Metzeler ME880, smooth, comfortable ride, excellent wet traction and handling.

Mintbread · #16 Post by **Mintbread** » Fri May 26, 2006 12:45 am

The only problem will be the several thousand dollars he will have to spend on buying a cruiser so he can fit the $80 tyres to it.
But hey, he saved $120 on the tyres so it can't be all bad.

MotoF150 · #17 Post by **MotoF150** » Sun May 28, 2006 6:35 am

they wear the same, ur going to have to replace a $200 tire the same time you need to replace a $80 tire

Sev · #18 Post by **Sev** » Sun May 28, 2006 2:16 pm

MotoF150 wrote:they wear the same, ur going to have to replace a $200 tire the same time you need to replace a $80 tire

No, see, he's asking about SPORTBIKE tires. But you suggested one that will fit and is designed for a cruiser.

Which is sort of like throwing an outboard motor on a plane and expecting the propeller to make it go. :rolleyes:

indiGO · #19 Post by **indiGO** » Sun May 28, 2006 3:02 pm

My Metzlers cost me $115 apiece and you'd be hard pressed to find better a better tire for the price. I'm happy enough with the deal to not be second guessing it now.

NorthernPete · #20 Post by **NorthernPete** » Mon May 29, 2006 12:10 am

AIr stays in em? good enough...