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big oz

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metzeler 880 size?
« on: April 27, 2009, 11:02:23 AM »
Okay, will a 200/60/16 tire fit okay on an 1800 N? I know it fits the R. Just want to make sure before I get one. I know I am doing the metzeler and they have the 180/70/16 but I want to go to the 200. Any info helpful....thanks
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Re: metzeler 880 size?
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2009, 11:04:50 AM »
Yes it will.   Have a buddy that has a 200mm on his rear wheel.  That's whay i'll be changing too, once my rear tires wears out.
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Re: metzeler 880 size?
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2009, 01:07:20 PM »
I thought one of the guys said the 200mm made him feel like the bike wanted to stand-up when cornering.  Maybe I mis-heared him.  Thoughts?
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Re: metzeler 880 size?
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2009, 02:27:09 PM »
i had the 200 rear tire on my VTX and it was ok for handeling, the tire did not last as long IMO
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Re: metzeler 880 size?
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2009, 04:27:40 PM »
It will fit the C and the R; I can't say beyond a doubt that it works on the N. Do a search on VTXOA.
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Re: metzeler 880 size?
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2009, 04:39:17 PM »
You need to look at the clearance of it and remember that you plan on putting a hitch in their so leave room for it too.   :stickpoke:
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Re: metzeler 880 size?
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2009, 03:28:43 AM »
the hitch is going to take the place of the inner fender rail so it should not effect anything as far as tire size and they have put the hitches on the inside with a car tire on.
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Re: metzeler 880 size?
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2009, 12:23:51 AM »
okay, got the new tire on thursday, got 100 miles on it friday....now to see how it corners....if it quits raining someday soon that is....
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Re: metzeler 880 size?
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2009, 06:43:10 PM »
Checked the rain gauge about 30 minutes ago and have right at 6 inches since Wednesday!! I will have to make my VTX into a boat to ride it!!  :ohwow:
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Re: metzeler 880 size?
« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2009, 08:31:02 PM »
Hey Chad, what size is that front tire you have and what do you want for it?
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Re: metzeler 880 size?
« Reply #10 on: May 04, 2009, 05:34:37 AM »
Sent PM! ;D
150/80R-17
« Last Edit: May 04, 2009, 06:39:52 AM by VTXChad »
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