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  1. PTT

    I'm no mechanic...

    I recently got new tires (Metzler 888's) and rear brake pads put on at the dealership where I got my 2011 R3T a year ago. I had ordered Rivco risers and a new extended clutch cable (Barnet cables) as well as picked up oil and a filter with all intentions of taking care of myself. Well, I...
  2. Drmatt357

    Avon Tires Rule!!

    I replaced my stock size tire with the Avon 140/75. Steering was a huge improvement and not necessarily because the front dropped a half inch. I already have +1” shocks. It’s the profile. The 150 tire is too wide IMO for the rim and it wraps around to where the sides are vertical. So when you...
  3. dawb

    R3T Tires

    2015 with 65k miles, I hate to even start this, but here goes. Been running Avon Cobras and they were a big improvement over Bridgestones. However, reading reviews and all that, it seems Michelin Commander II's (And Metzler RoadTechs in some circles) are promising more miles and equal handling...
  4. Spawn

    Tires

    Hey folks. Is anyone out there running Michelin Commanders on their R3C? I used them on my Honda but the tech at Triumph did not recommend them for the Rocket. Not sticky enough he said. Thanks for the help!
  5. thorin

    Oxygen vs Nitrogen in tires

    hey all, colder temperatures seems to result in lower tire air pressure. i was wondering if anyone uses nitrogen instead of oxygen in their tires and if so, does that help maintain constant pressure better? also, if nitrogen is a better gas for keeping tires at chosen inflation, do you find it...
  6. Dawg68

    Changing Tires

    About a month and a half ago I was riding to work on my 16 thunderbird LT when I experienced my first flat tire. I was doing about 110kmh when I realized something was wrong. By the time I realized it was time to got off the highway, front wheel was smoking. Long story short I was able to keep...
  7. Joesmoe

    A new bike: not really - just new tires and front suspension

    Big shoutout to @cr0ft for recommending the Avon Cobra front and rear with wide white walls (only got the white wall on the front), and to @barbagris who recommended the Race Tech cartridge emulator with new springs and oil in the front forks. I had to ride 63 miles to Pasadena, MD. Kenny of...
  8. dandiego

    Tired of tires yet? Here's more....

    We've beaten the tire thing relentlessly...but here's more. I'm right at 50k miles on my 2009 R3T. I've gone through a couple sets of Metzler 880s, and a couple Dunlop Elite 3s. I have a Michelin Commander II on the rear just because the shop had it in stock and I was replacing an E3 with a...
  9. 1olbull

    Lean Angle & Tires

    I found these very interesting. Hope some of you do as well . . .
  10. sonny

    First test ride with new tires.

    AWESOME, AWESOME AND AWESOME. To say that it is a improvement is the understatement of the year. The people on here that suggested the 140/75R17 front tire, I owe you a beer or two maybe three or four. You were all right on the money. The Scorcher II is a hit. Very good handling tire with a lot...
  11. MacLarenLad

    Hi fellow Rocketeers

    Just realised how camp that subject sounds, never mind, loving my new ride, but seeking advice on replacement tyres....
  12. RoadRocket

    Money no object: Best Front and Rear Suspension and Tires for 2008 Rocket

    Howdy! I want to improve the handling on my 2008 Rocket. What are the best Tires? Best Front and Rear Suspension? Money no object!
  13. IdahoRenegade

    I have the worst flippin' luck with tires!

    Last week I walked out of work to discover a flat rear tire on my R3R. Oh well, I had a plug kit and 12V compressor. Plugged the tire and made it home. The tire was pretty well worn out so I ordered a new one (Excedra Max) at my favorite local shop (Mikes Powersports in Spokane). Pulled the...
  14. eugene

    Tires of choice for roadster

    what is your tire of choice on the roadster and best place to buy tire? Have Metzeler ME880 on now, will need new in the near future.
  15. Joesmoe

    Some information about tires

    -- @1olbull writes: "The circumference ratio front to rear is what the ECU monitors. Use the tire aspect ratio and the wheel size to calculate the diameter then Pi x Diameter. Once you get over a 4.3% ratio difference you risk faulting the ECU and ABS. Example - the Exedra Max 240/55R16 is...
  16. Super D.

    Tires

    I know I'm opening up a can of worms here, but I'm getting ready to replace my front and rear tires. I am currently running Metzler's, but I'm wondering besides Avon or Bridgestone's, does anyone have any other suggestions?
  17. sonny

    Tires

    Anybody running a Elite three Dunlop up front with a Avon Cobra in the back?
  18. Rogiecrockett

    Getting New Avon Cobra's Installed

    Read a bunch of reviews on the forum and purchased Avon Cobra's from Dennis Kirk. Front tire - Cobra AV71 150/80VR-16 Blackwall Tire - $149.88 each Rear tire - Cobra AV72 180/70R-16 Blackwall Tire - $166.88 each Add $5 for each tire for shipping via UPS Ground. Ordered Monday afternoon and...
  19. tails

    tires

    ok need a new set soon,so what do you recommend ? avon or the metz ?
  20. dave64

    NEED NEW TYRES OR TIRES

    i am going to need new tyres soon for the roadster , ive been using the avon on the front and exdra max on the rear . I have read about using a 140 on the front for lighter steering , what is everyone using in brand and size ?
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