Motorcycle tires

[Tripps]

Short article on new technology
http://ADVrider: There Are No Terrible Motorcycle Tires. https://advrider.com/there-are-no-terrible-motorcycle-tires/

[1olbull]

Good article and I agree in basis; however, some brands of motors do NOT agree with some brands of tire - IMHO.
I have run Metzeler tires on other motors with success. They absolutely SUCK on the rear of a Rocket Roadster! Triumph must have been offered a super deal for OEM tires from Metzeler.
I wish I knew exactly why but I am not the only that has experienced unexplained step out from the rear at slow to average speed negotiating a sharp slow speed corner.

[rainman]

I will not put a Metz on my bike again

[Big Bill]

My browser blocked the link so I couldn't see the article, but I agree that Metz tires sux!

Tried a set on a HD and the only other set came stock on the R3T. Wasn't impressed with either .

[skydog1000]

Yepers would not let me open it either

[Tripps]

Ah, forgot, you have to be a member

[Old N’ Grumpy]

Links not opening Chris.

[1olbull]

FWIW -
I clicked "quote" on the original post then copied the url and pasted into a fresh new tab and wala!!!

[barbagris]

FWIW - I have had Metzlers on loads of bikes over the years - mostly Italian. Never been happy. They do apparently suit BMW but I don't like the way BMWs ride either.

I recall reading some VERY good info on the R3 spec Metzlers from an Austrian main Metzler dealer many many years back. The V rated 240/50R16 is IDENTICAL to the H rated one. It's just a VERY solid H rated tyre that exceeds V rated testing. So it heats up very fast and does not shed heat. Thus the R3 torque and weight shreds it. That said I have ridden the R3 on iced over roads using the original Me's and they griped!.

Right now - I would run Continentals or Michelin if I could. I think at next tyre change for the R3 (if I still have it when that time comes) I'll try the Avon Cobra Chrome.

[atlsrt44]

Its funny when i had my suzuki everyone swore by metzlers and detested avons. Now the shoe is on the other foot. I never had a problem with the metz on the rocket nor have I had a problem with the avons on the bike now. Maybe you guys just push it harder than me 🤷♂️

[1olbull]

I reckon it to be more of a lean angle issue and poor traction when the center mass is moved away from the contact patch.
Metzelers worked fine for me on motors (V2K) with reduced lean
angle.

[barbagris]

It was noticeable that in Germany the choice was split North/South. PRE COBRA CHROME.

North preferred Metzler - South preferred Avon.

I am by no means a "quick" rider - I accelerate fairly mildly, but I will run at 90mph-ish all day. And on motorway this means in curves too. And I do mean - Fill up - motorway at 90 until I need to fill up again - 200ish kms no stops no rests - Fillup - repeat until reaching destination.

One ride in 40°C at a fair constant pace - long sweeping bends and aggressive tarmac took 1mm of profile off the tread and turned an Avon Cobra front blue. The rear was at that time a Darkside.

That's when I went to the Avon Azaro (sadly no more) on the front. And rear E-Max.

A big issue with such a disparity of widths is CROWN PROFILE. Exacerbated by the Metz front being a "pinch" fit on the rim. This was actually published by Metzler(USA) and quickly removed once commented upon.

Fitting a rear tyre to the front will always be a pinch fit - so it's not always an issue.