waverider Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I'm going to try the ME880 for my 04RT next. I've taken my Z4's about as far as I comfortably can (about 8600 miles). I think there are some differences in 880's though (IE: Z vs V, and a 'B' identifier on the front?) For those that have them on their RT's, whatcha got? I was considering the Z6 but I've heard that when they start to go, they go quick and the 880's are just about as good in the corners and last a lot longer. OK, thanks and a Happy and Safe New Years to all. Larry Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 For your bike you need a 170/60x17 rear tire. It is a "R"-adial. For the front you take 120/70x17 also "R"-adial. There is a 120/70x17 "B"-elted, made for the K1200LT. You don't want that. These are V rated tires, good to about 150mph. They are my favorite tires. Link to comment
FIRST_BEEMER Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I run the Z6. :thumb sup: I have replaced the rear two times and had no such phenomena happen when it was time to replace one. Link to comment
steve404 Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I went to the 880's after a couple of sudden death Z6s at just over 5,000 mi. The 880’s with a V and R are nice handling and longer life tires, certainly preferable to Pilot Roads. The Z6s are great handling tires, especially in wet weather. Link to comment
Shaman97 Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I have the ME-880's and couldn't be happier. Put them on last year before a track day; the tires outperformed anything I asked it to do (I'm a rather conservative rider). I think I had Z-4's before that - the 880's felt better, though the Z-4's were at the end of their useful life when I bought the bike. Hmmm...after re-reading my post, I'm not sure I answered your question, but perhaps you're now confused on a higher level Link to comment
Bud Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I have 880's on my K1100LT. I feel very confident in the tires. Link to comment
AdventurePoser Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I've been a fan of the ME880s for a long time. A bit pricier up front, they last forever, especially at the 7/10th pace my wife and I ride. Some complain that they aren't "sticky" enough, but that has never been an issue for me. Of course, if I went to the track, I'd probably use my Z4s... Cheers, Steve in So Cal Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.