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A puncture last September screwed up my tyre (tire) replacement plan.
Carpe Diem!
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Only did it once, but before a long trip, replaced both tires, but as only one needed replacement, I took the newer one home. When I got back, replaced one worn tire completely and swapped back the good tire to use it up. Cheaper than buying two new ones.
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Zitat von Ali-bear im Beitrag #3 I do. I’m on my 8th set of tyres on this bike. I haven’t played around with lots of brands. Never felt the need. Old Metzeler 01 tyres went on after the OEMs wore out, now I’m on my third pair of 01SEs. They’ve never put a foot wrong. Short rides, long trips, track sessions. From autobahn to goat track (that was one I regretted). Almost any rubber will out perform me these days. I never ride down to minimum tread depth, when they lose shape it’s time to change. In reality it’s an annual event (ignoring Covid years).
Carpe Diem!
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I put a set on mine about 300 miles ago and I really like them. I can't say they're any better thant the Road 5s I took off and I haven't gotten caught in the wet yet so I can't comment on that. They were about $100 a set cheaper than Road 6s so I thought I'd try them. If I don't get the mileage I got from the Road series tires I'll probably go back to them. I got 10,000 miles out of both sets, Road 4s then Road 5s. I clearly don't ride as hard as some others on the site. |
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Anyone else hear a hum from the front tires (Metzeler 01) in turns? I sure do...and not sure what causes it, other than the tire being more on the edge than middle. Tires perform well, but that whirring hum is a new thing to me. Other tires on other bikes...not hearing anything like that. |
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I had the same experience with the Metzeler. Maybe it's singing because it's happy, lol |
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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #6 The Michelin Anakee III tires on my F650GS twin really howl when leaned over while going around a high speed freeway curve. The faster I go the louder the howl. More of a howl than a hum.
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Tue Aug 01, 2023 11:09 pm (Last edited: Tue Aug 01, 2023 11:14 pm)
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I'm learning to love the stickier variety. |
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Yes, after just over 3 hours at Cadwell Park on this lovely bike: |
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