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Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 12:17 pm
by Wizzard
I recommend washing with dish detergent and water and still taking it easy for the first 100 miles .
Regards, Wizzard
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 1:20 pm
by Skier
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).
Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 7:49 am
by indiGO
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.
Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 8:34 am
by t_bonee
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.
Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 12:27 am
by MotoF150
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.
Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 12:45 am
by Mintbread
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.
Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 6:35 am
by MotoF150
they wear the same, ur going to have to replace a $200 tire the same time you need to replace a $80 tire
Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 2:16 pm
by Sev
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:
Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 3:02 pm
by indiGO
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.
Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 12:10 am
by NorthernPete
AIr stays in em? good enough...