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Offline davidpdx

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Tires on the web
« on: October 07, 2012, 08:40:08 AM »
Wondering if anyone has found a good place to buy Metzeler tires on line. Seems like prices are all over the map and some places don't have the right sizes for our bikes.
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Offline Bob_Roller

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Re: Tires on the web
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2012, 08:45:39 AM »
I've used Bike Bandit and Southwest Mototires the last 10 years and have been satisfied with the prices and delivery time .

Unfortunately the Metzeler tires are more costly than other tires .


http://www.swmototires.com/index.htm
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Re: Tires on the web
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2012, 08:37:56 AM »
Not only are Metzelers costly, but they also wear quickly making them even more expensive. I've had good luck with the Bridgestones, but they recently had a huge jump in price.
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Re: Tires on the web
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2012, 11:26:27 AM »
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I've had good luck with the Bridgestones, but they recently had a huge jump in price.

Last Bridgestone (front tire) I had was fine, until the bitter end.  I'd worn it past replacement time, and by then the grip was not reliable, resulting in a little pavement surfing on my part.

I suppose you could say I got nothing less than expected, but I pretty much treat all my tires the same and haven't seen such a drastic change in grip through the life of the tire with Metzelers.  I'm looking forward to trying Avons next, I think.
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Offline Justin B.

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Re: Tires on the web
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2012, 06:30:34 PM »
I use Dennis Kirk.  Although their listed on-line prices seem rather steep they will beat any verifiable price you can provide.  I don't use Metzlers anymore as the last couple of headshake issues I've had turned out to be the front Metzler tire.  I really like the Michelin Macadams but I'm not sure what I'll switch to when these are gone...
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Re: Tires on the web
« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2013, 04:24:18 PM »
motorcyclemaniac.com  Great pricing, fast and free delivery
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