Tue, 03 Aug 1999 23:20:41 +0100 - Message No. 6142
From: Richard

Subject: Re: Tyres for @


Michael,

Does your unreserved enthusiasm for Metzeler Enduro 4's extend as far as their
performance on damp London roads?  I will be replacing a pair of Michelin T66s
before the winter and would like better wet weather grip!


rgds Richard

Michael Davison wrote:

> You didn't say whether or not you are riding mostly on or off road Derek. If
> you're mostly on, then its definitely Metzler Enduro 4s, without a doubt.
> Foot-peg scrapingly good tyres.....they are very, very good at sticking to
> the road, at all angles.
>
> Some people say they don't last as they are softer than other tyres, but I
> reckon that if they only last for 15-18,000Kms of hard riding, then the
> superb handling is well worth it. Besides which, my previous Yokohamas and
> Dunlops lasted about the same amount of time. And I didn't have anywhere
> near as much confidence on corners with them as I do with the Metzlers.
>
> A point to note: your back tyre may be excellent, but of course if your
> front tyre is different you should be very wary! I think that you should
> never mix tyres and that you should change them both together. Maybe other
> people have thoughts on that one to share with us?
>
> If you are riding mostly off-road, then that's a question that I would like
> the answer to! Has anyone used Metzler off-road tyres on an Africa Twin??
>
> Michael
> #555




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