Originally Posted by StitchsLoft
I ran the same Z8 the last 2 seasons. Worked great. Also take a look at the Avon Cobra Chrome
The price looks ok but check out even local dealer or JPcycles
I ran the same Z8 the last 2 seasons. Worked great. Also take a look at the Avon Cobra Chrome
The price looks ok but check out even local dealer or JPcycles
What do you feel the biggest change from a 250to the 260 is?
Do you like it?
Metzeler just came out with a new 260 it's an 888 where the old ones were 880. I got the 888 this year, more aggressive tread. As for width on stock rim it measures 252mm as it bulges a bit.
Most of us (especially myself) are probably wondering if/when METZELER is going to release the 280 and 300 size ME888 tires. I sure hope they have plans to do so, and not just stop with the 260.
Last edited by JUDAH-9; 05-14-2019 at 12:43 PM.
This thread has me interested in the 160 front. I read about the improvement in ride quality and smoothness you get with the wider tire up front, but how is it when ridden hard. What are the thoughts on a 160 when peg scraping or being aggressive with the throttle on twisty roads?
Well first off, you CAN NOT ride or push an M109R nearly as hard as you can a Sport Bike. It’s simply too heavy, and most of all it’s not designed for that level of aggressive riding. Of course, you can get somewhat aggressive when riding the 9, but just not to the Sport Bike extent. With that said, you can ride your 9 with the 160/60 tire on front just as hard, aggressively, and effectively as you can with the stock size 130/70 front tire. In fact, my experiences have been that the bike seems to hold and perform even better in the curves and twisties with the 160/60. Personally, I switched over to the 160/60 for the first time on my first 9 back in early 2009, and I have never gone away from it since. I’ve had three M109Rs and currently still have two of them. All of them were/is fitted with the 160/60 as a front tire, and I’ve never had any performance, quality, or tread wearing issues of any kind...and I’ve ridden them all quite hard at times. I can almost guarantee you’ll love the ride with a 160/60 installed as your front tire.
My tyres are from 2014. They still have a lot of tread on them. Do you think 5 year old tyres should be changed due to age?
Also, will the 160 work with the stock rim and fender?
Baldi, some members here would say that 5 year old tires should be changed. However, my suggestion would be to carefully inspect your tires for serviceability and safety. If they’re not cracked, dry rotted, worn excessively, or wearing unevenly I see no need to change them out. As for your question about the 160 tire working with the stock front wheel and fender...yes it will work just fine, without any modifications needed. I’ve been running a 160 on a stock size aftermarket front wheel and stock front fender since 2009, and it’s been GREAT...with absolutely no issues whatsoever.
I have the Dunlop 250 I the rear and the Avon 160-60 at front . The ride , unquestionably has improved a lot .
The bike , contrary to what I have read , takes the curves better and easier .
I love it . I will never go back to smaller tires .
I agree the 9 is no sport bike... the above quote was what I was asking about. Thanks Judah
Biger Frt Tire
So... Was this the one you got??
https://www.americanmototire.com/str...555800-mc.html
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The tire in the link you provided is the Metzeler 160/60r18. Avon has a 160/60r18 tire that’s equally as good as the Metzeler, and it costs a lot less. I have one of each of the 160/60 tires on my two 9s, and they both perform equally GREAT!!!
thanks looking into them.... Kind of a Tire OCD.. Did R&D work for Kenda at one time
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...do yourself a huge favor, and invest in the 160/60 front tire setup. I’m certain you won’t regret it.
Finally did my 160 ME 880 front swap on the stock wheel. I tried it with and with out the fender adapter. I was surprised at the clearance without the adapter but ended up installing my fender extenders anyways. Im running a low & mean fender so I'm not sure that makes a difference.
heres a few pics
Last edited by Psycho1000R; 05-17-2019 at 11:08 PM.
That looks great
Well forgot to post up but I did get the 160 on after the first tire shop screwed me and sent the wrong tire... One TIME I didn't use Paypal for a purchase!
Well its on and I love it thank you to everyone who pushed me to do this! I LOVE IT!
Next is the REVO Shift indicator with dual Temp Sensors!
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