07-16-2021, 02:35 PM
(07-16-2021, 12:24 PM)Rox_imp Wrote:(07-11-2021, 02:03 PM)tod.branko_imp Wrote: I was happy with my Avons in general, but I wanted to try this 120/160 setup so I ordered a pair of Metzeler Roadtec Z8 tires, mostly because they were the only ones I could find in the dimensions in question, they won't arrive for another month, but has anyone tried them on?
And before you tell me anything about why these and not those, you have to understand that for whatever reason, it is very difficult here to find tires in sizes that are no mainstream, literally we have two companies that import tires, and the market is very small so they don't get any privileges
'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed
Interesting.. I bought my bike with Metzler Z8s . The tires were already partially cupped.. Within another 500 miles the cupping in front was so severe it started a wobble.. I replaced them with Avon AM46s.. Great tire.
Interesting.. I bought my bike with Metzler Z8s . The tires were already partially cupped.. Within another 500 miles the cupping in front was so severe it started a wobble.. I replaced them with Avon AM46s.. Great tire. Wow! Seriously?? I have literally never ever experienced cupping on any tire on any bike I owned, and now that you mentioned it I'm trying to remember if I've ever seen it at all. Thank you for the heads-up, it will be a good opportunity for research. Does it normally happen to you with tires, or you think it's the specific pair on your bike? Perhaps it has to do with asphalt quality around where the bike was ridden before, and the riding style of the previous owner.
I would like to know what can I do to prevent it if the Z8's are inherently prone to that kind of wear
'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed