What setup should I go with?

[Chapmandoo]

Well I have been here a few months and I have read a BUNCH of great ideas.

I am looking to powder coat my stock wheels (black) and I figured that while I have the them all apart I may as well upgrade my tires from the stockers that are on there.

My question is this:

I am looking to drop my bike 2", run a Metz 260 on the rear, what Metz tire should I run on the front so that my front end is not all jacked up?

I was looking to go 160/260 but I just do not know if the 2' drop will make my bike look odd.

Thoughts?

[gottattooz]

It won't look odd. It'll look bad ass, and you'll never go back to a skinny front tire again.

-Josh

[Nitrogary]

IF IT WERE ME I'D GO 280 REAR AND 110 UP FRONT...LOLOLOLOL.....sorry, couldnt resist saying that !

i got the 260/160 on mine 3 weeks ago, it was a crappy cold foggy morning after the dealer installed them and i rode home and parked the bike...the one nice day i could have ridden since then was this last saturday and i had to work....SO....i havent really even tried this setup out. BUT it definately looks really good. im so itching to go ride for awhile

[Chapmandoo]

IF IT WERE ME I'D GO 280 REAR AND 110 UP FRONT...LOLOLOLOL.....sorry, couldnt resist saying that !

i got the 260/160 on mine 3 weeks ago, it was a crappy cold foggy morning after the dealer installed them and i rode home and parked the bike...the one nice day i could have ridden since then was this last saturday and i had to work....SO....i havent really even tried this setup out. BUT it definately looks really good. im so itching to go ride for awhile


Did you reverse the 160 or just went with the arrow?

[gottattooz]

The arrow is more a matter of preference. I personally run mine reversed, but have yet to hear a bad story about someone running with the arrow.

-Josh

[mojo!k]

The arrow is more a matter of preference. I personally run mine reversed, but have yet to hear a bad story about someone running with the arrow.

-Josh
what? I thought all 160 rear tires ran up front needed to be run in reverse. :dontknow: maybe I missed something.
240 / 160 and luvin it. Had a 260 Metz - went with the stocker when I picked up a nail.

[twiggy70]

160/260 3' lowerd i love it.

[mojo!k]

I think I'm going to Chapmandoo,
That's really, really where I'm goin' to.
If i ever get out of here,
I'm goin' to Chapmandoo ...! sorry Chap, no disrespect, just a lil Bob Seger on the brain!!

2" lowering links here. Not sure what you mean about looking jacked up. The 160 does have a larger side profile compared to the rear. Take a look at some of the members pic's to get an idea. :bigthumbsup:

[Nitrogary]

Did you reverse the 160 or just went with the arrow?

i had it installed reverse like the metz website reccomends....i prefer to heed the advice of those that have done this....

as for installin a 280 on a stock rim....seems pointless regardless of the reason to do it...more expensive tire, astronomical tire pressure and so many folks warn against it.....

[STL-TIGER]

Well I have been here a few months and I have read a BUNCH of great ideas.

I am looking to powder coat my stock wheels (black) and I figured that while I have the them all apart I may as well upgrade my tires from the stockers that are on there.

My question is this:

I am looking to drop my bike 2", run a Metz 260 on the rear, what Metz tire should I run on the front so that my front end is not all jacked up?

I was looking to go 160/260 but I just do not know if the 2' drop will make my bike look odd.

Thoughts?

I have the set you are looking for. I run the 160/260 Metz (160 reverse arrow) and have a 2.25 Cycle House Drop. Make sure when you drop it to grind off the bolts under the rear fender.

http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc463/STL-TIGER/IMG-20110813-00139.jpg?t=1313252299

http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc463/STL-TIGER/IMG-20110813-00146.jpg?t=1313252814

http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc463/STL-TIGER/IMG-20110813-00141.jpg?t=1313252589

[antmor69]

I still have the stock size front but I've seen just about every setup and the bike looks great with a 2" drop. Witness:
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x383/antmor69/75197bfa.jpg

[TRod]

Reversing a rear tire for use up front has to do with the way the tire is constructed for the load it will see. A rear tire is loaded primarily in the drive direction. On the front, it's loaded primarily in the braking direction which is reverse.

[Bujee1]

Been running 160/260 for 13,000 miles now. Never going back. Not lowering because I like the twisties too much!

[Chapmandoo]

160/260 it is with a 2' drop ... the decision is made!

[STL-TIGER]

Keep your stock bones incase you ever decide to go air-ride some day.

[crfishon]

Keep your stock bones incase you ever decide to go air-ride some day.

and you will, i grind the rear of my frame all the time and it drives me crazy because it really kills the twisties.. :D:D:D
my air ride should be here in a few days.. :bigthumbsup: