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[Gumbo]

Out to get me some new tires, thinking about trying the Venom /Roadrider combo, question is for those who use this combination is the Roadrider AM26 considered a rear tire   I can only find it 140/80/17 in the rear tire section.

Just checked my records and my last set of tires were Metz 880's and had them put on in 2009 and got an amazing 20,518 miles out of them.   They are as blad as I am though.  

[opos04]

I still ride the metz 880, I tried the Venoms, and for some reason i like the Metz better. I'm not sure about the Roadriders. But with 20,000 on the Metz and no troubles!!! ... I might think about another set.   

[Gumbo]

I still ride the metz 880, I tried the Venoms, and for some reason i like the Metz better. I'm not sure about the Roadriders. But with 20,000 on the Metz and no troubles!!! ... I might think about another set.   

I am thinking the same thing, heck 20K + a little more, don't think I can do better 

[xcaliber]

I didn't get close to that, amazing. Stick to 'em at that rate.

[MRVTX]

So the real lesson learned here is that Gumbo's stories are embellished, and we should always make him check his "records".   

Yeah, the Roadrider at the bottom of the link I sent you is a universal tire, which can be mounted on a 2.75-3.75" rim.  I'm pretty sure your front rim falls within those specs.

But, since you're getting those kinds of miles, just stick with what works for you.  That's why I won't switch from Avon...they work very well for me and look bad@$$ just sitting still.   

[RocknRoll]

Gummy - You proved that tires last a LOOONNNNGGG time if the bike is never ridden fast enough to get out of THIRD GEAR!!! 

[Gumbo]

So the real lesson learned here is that Gumbo's stories are embellished, and we should always make him check his "records".   

Yeah, the Roadrider at the bottom of the link I sent you is a universal tire, which can be mounted on a 2.75-3.75" rim.  I'm pretty sure your front rim falls within those specs.

But, since you're getting those kinds of miles, just stick with what works for you.  That's why I won't switch from Avon...they work very well for me and look bad@$$ just sitting still.   

I will be the first to admit a lot (most) of my stories are embellished (It's called Cajunization), if not I would be as boring as you

As for my records they are right on, I keep a spreed sheet 1/14/2010 Miles 16,686 install new ME 880 miles today 37104 do the math 20,418 -- anyway it's a done deal new ME880 will be here later this week.  
I had no idea I had that many miles, on these tires

[Gumbo]

Gummy - You proved that tires last a LOOONNNNGGG time if the bike is never ridden fast enough to get out of THIRD GEAR!!! 

Why would I ever need to get out of third gear, I ride to Hillcroft when I'm in Houston, 249 - 290 - 610 - to 59 can't get out of 3rd gear. 

[Lucky]

I have no problem believing Gumbo...I consistently get over 20k on each tire...front and back...only reason I changed my back tire this last time (19k) was because it was a slut....it picked up everything it could on the road.  I had over 7 punctures in it, 5 within the diameter of a half dollar, but the tread looked almost new.
I usually run Metzler 880's

[MRVTX]

I have no problem believing Gumbo...I consistently get over 20k on each tire...front and back...only reason I changed my back tire this last time (19k) was because it was a slut....it picked up everything it could on the road.  I had over 7 punctures in it, 5 within the diameter of a half dollar, but the tread looked almost new.
I usually run Metzler 880's

I was just teasing him about his "mileage" comment at yesterday's tech session.  He told me he was only getting 12K miles out of his tires...the "woe is me" sob story!     I was telling him about the Avons and that maybe he should try them, because I average around 18K from the rear and 21K from the front.  I'm currently at 16.5K miles on this set with plenty of tread left.  Can't go wrong with Metz or Avons IMO.

[Luckys Lover]

I will be the first to admit a lot (most) of my stories are embellished (It's called Cajunization),

When I was a working stiff, we used the term "TIMinize". Tim could tell a fact based true story in such a way that you would not believe him until he brought out the pictures to prove it.  I thought the "I've been blown up" story was way over done until he showed us the Medical Examiner's video detailing where the PARTS of the engineer were found. 

[xcaliber]

Gumbo is guilty till proven innocent. 

[RedDragon]

Gumbo is guilty till proven innocent. 

[TAZ]

  That's why I won't switch from Avon...they work very well for me and look bad@$$ just sitting still.   

 

Avons forever!  

[Gumbo]