MT Wallet Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I hope I'm in the right forum for this subject. I'm used to having road tires on my bikes, mostly Dunlops. Now that I have a BMW it is equipted with Metzlers. The tread pattern is very different. I had read is some forum that these tires are superior in gripping the road. The tire reminds me of racing slicks with a lot of smooth rubber. Until last night I felt relatively confident about the tire's grip. Then I saw a Utube video posted by "Upflying" in the "ride well" forum. Here's the link www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9zNUPDmnz4.html So heres my question: Should I be worried about the road gripping quality and the road handling characteristics? School me a little on tires. Link to comment
bentnail Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Richard, I had the same fear on my road bike when I got it. Most of the tires out today will out ride your skill unless you’re a professional rider. The only thing that will give you a problem is road contamination ie oil, gravel, coolant ect. IMO all the tires are good some just last longer than other. I will never forget the first time I went around a corner to hot and scraped the peg. Needless to say I needed a diaper change after that:eek: Link to comment
Danny caddyshack Noonan Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I wouldn't worry much about that video with one exception: Brand new tires, parking lot and, or, high HP to weight ratio. Where in ND? Going to visit relatives in Bismarck tomorrow. Link to comment
Rinkydink Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 +1 on all of the above...I would only add cold tires to the mix. Link to comment
MT Wallet Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 Thanks for all of the replies. I appreciate the reassurance. The cold may be an issue. With a little luck that will change soon. Peter I live in Devils Lake. Enjoy our cold and snow. Feel free to take as much as you want back with you Link to comment
MT Wallet Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 You were all right!! I got the itch to ride today and the tires were a non-issue. 36 deg. bright sun and I got in about 4 miles.Love the tires and the bike. Link to comment
Toto Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 2002 RT uses 170/60-17 on REAR and was recently told (of course it was a salesman) that I could run 180/55-17 without any real notice in performance, fit or wear. Any experts out there with REAL experience on this? Link to comment
g_frey Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 This might work with a lot of hassle deflating the tire, squeezing the tire and wheel through the tight spot in the rear, etc. Personally the 170 is a little too big IMO and a 180 would be rediculous. As far as performance, it should decrease your quarter mile times and MPG. Link to comment
ShovelStrokeEd Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 This might work with a lot of hassle deflating the tire, squeezing the tire and wheel through the tight spot in the rear, etc. Personally the 170 is a little too big IMO and a 180 would be rediculous. As far as performance, it should decrease your quarter mile times and MPG. No it won't. The rounder profile of the tire on the too narrow rim of the RT will actually reduce the contact patch. In terms of MPG, there isn't enough difference in the relative tire diameters to matter. Link to comment
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