metzeler?? - SV650.org

10-10-13, 10:02 PM

ive read good things about the new metzelers, you guys seem to like the pr3's

what do you all recommend, im an ALL WEATHER rider, like to chuck the bike around country roads at weekends

recs?

Tomor · 10-10-13, 10:41 PM

PR3's, but I am really liking the new Bridgestone T30's atm.

11-10-13, 10:06 PM

DUNLOP SportSmart²

... best tires I've had on the old SV after trying Metzlers, Michelin and Continental.

timwilky · 11-10-13, 10:42 PM

Super Corsa

I am sorry, but far too old and sane to risk any part of me with Metzlers.

Tyres are what keep me from the deck, I buy the best I can afford.

11-10-13, 11:11 PM

super corsa are more of a warm weather tyre if im not mistaken?

whats all the hoo haa about the new battlax tires

NTECUK · 12-10-13, 09:48 AM

Put a set of Metzaler |||||||||||Sporttec |M5's on the 675 as the rest of the owners rave about them.

If you look the back wheels of the road ,Nuff said

maviczap · 12-10-13, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timwilky

Super Corsa

I am sorry, but far too old and sane to risk any part of me with Metzlers.

Tyres are what keep me from the deck, I buy the best I can afford.

Old Metzelers yes, the Z4's were lethal, so I'd agree with you there Tim

But the new ones are fantastic

Z6's fantastic all round tyre, wet, cold, track days etc etc.

Z8's are newer and probably a bit better.

andrewsmith · 12-10-13, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

Old Metzelers yes, the Z4's were lethal, so I'd agree with you there Tim

But the new ones are fantastic

Z6's fantastic all round tyre, wet, cold, track days etc etc.

Z8's are newer and probably a bit better.

I agree to that. The m3's are brilliant tyres and are just silly with the grip they have. Z4's were crap!

sent from the shredded wheat factory

Sir Trev · 12-10-13, 06:44 PM

I had Z6s on my curvy - never had a problem with them. If you don't like the brand I guess you'll perhaps subconsciously think they're not great when you ride on them but in reality most of the main brands will be fine. Most of us are unlikely to be able to tell the difference in reality so it's down to personal preference.

My 250 (way back in the mists of time) came with Avons that were old and hard and dreadful in the wet. I replaced them with Metzler ME55s and the bike was transformed. Sure the bike would have been better with any new tyres but...

Bibio · 12-10-13, 10:11 PM

the old ME55's were king of the hill at one time a long time ago if i'm thinking the same tyre, looked like a diamond pattern.. i'm talking the mid 80's. yokohama now there was a scary tyre.

10-10-13, 10:02 PM	#1
apchara Guest Posts: n/a	metzeler?? ive read good things about the new metzelers, you guys seem to like the pr3's what do you all recommend, im an ALL WEATHER rider, like to chuck the bike around country roads at weekends recs?

10-10-13, 10:41 PM	#2
Tomor Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Yateley, Hants Posts: 2,306	Re: metzeler?? PR3's, but I am really liking the new Bridgestone T30's atm. __________________ Yam XT125R - Sold SV650 -Sold DL 650 K6 - Sold 2012 Street Triple R - For Sale - Linky here

11-10-13, 10:06 PM	#3
zunkus Guest Posts: n/a	Re: metzeler?? DUNLOP SportSmart² ... best tires I've had on the old SV after trying Metzlers, Michelin and Continental.

11-10-13, 10:42 PM	#4
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: metzeler?? Super Corsa I am sorry, but far too old and sane to risk any part of me with Metzlers. Tyres are what keep me from the deck, I buy the best I can afford. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

11-10-13, 11:11 PM	#5
apchara Guest Posts: n/a	Re: metzeler?? super corsa are more of a warm weather tyre if im not mistaken? whats all the hoo haa about the new battlax tires

12-10-13, 09:48 AM	#6
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: metzeler?? Put a set of Metzaler \|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|Sporttec \|M5's on the 675 as the rest of the owners rave about them. If you look the back wheels of the road ,Nuff said __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

12-10-13, 06:44 PM	#9
Sir Trev Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: High Wycombe, where the chair factories used to be Posts: 1,440	Re: metzeler?? I had Z6s on my curvy - never had a problem with them. If you don't like the brand I guess you'll perhaps subconsciously think they're not great when you ride on them but in reality most of the main brands will be fine. Most of us are unlikely to be able to tell the difference in reality so it's down to personal preference. My 250 (way back in the mists of time) came with Avons that were old and hard and dreadful in the wet. I replaced them with Metzler ME55s and the bike was transformed. Sure the bike would have been better with any new tyres but... __________________ We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town, BEEP BEEP!

12-10-13, 10:11 PM	#10
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: metzeler?? the old ME55's were king of the hill at one time a long time ago if i'm thinking the same tyre, looked like a diamond pattern.. i'm talking the mid 80's. yokohama now there was a scary tyre.

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