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kokopellioh · 04-06-2012, 04:25 PM

I know ask 100 guys, get 100 answers ... any suggestions for a front tire, stock width, 80/20 city streets/highways?

I should mention I'm as lazy as they come and would prefer to have it installed than try to mess with it myself.

adlowe · 04-06-2012, 05:57 PM

Metzeler ME880s are GREAT.

Avon Venoms get a lot of good press but I've got no hands-on experience with them.

Dunlop D404s are cheap. Not inexpensive, CHEAP. A waste of money, IMO.

Dunlop K177 (front) and K555 (rear) are a decent pairing but not as good as the ME880s. You can get them in whitewalls if you like that.

Rainsong · 04-06-2012, 06:02 PM

I'll be getting this one when the time comes to replace mine:

Amazon.com: Metzeler 1041100 110/90-19 Front Tire ME880: Automotive

I just got the matching rear and so far, so good. many people will recommend the Metzler on this forum.

Ski21 · 04-06-2012, 06:34 PM

I just got a avon venom 110/90/19, installed on my spirit 1100. Compared to the pirella that was on it, is night and day. I really couldn't believe how much easier it is handling. It's like the bike isn't fighting me anymore, very smooth.

gmck · 04-06-2012, 07:17 PM

Kenda Cruiser, good price and work very well

LJ.Speedmaster · 04-06-2012, 10:52 PM

Metzeler, avon, pirelli, and Michelin all make great tires. Not a fan of dunlops or cheap tires like shinko or kenda, but some people like them.

04-06-2012, 04:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
kokopellioh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 401	Tires I know ask 100 guys, get 100 answers ... any suggestions for a front tire, stock width, 80/20 city streets/highways? I should mention I'm as lazy as they come and would prefer to have it installed than try to mess with it myself. __________________ Kokopelli 2008 Roketa MC-74-150K (Sold 2012) 2007 Shadow Aero Kuryakyn ISO-Grips, Stiletto End Caps, Dually ISO-Pegs, Master Cylinder Cover Show Chrome Accessories Air Filter Cover Ride Bells thanks to my Better Half Last edited by kokopellioh; 04-06-2012 at 04:30 PM. Reason: More info

04-06-2012, 05:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
adlowe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 5,916	Metzeler ME880s are GREAT. Avon Venoms get a lot of good press but I've got no hands-on experience with them. Dunlop D404s are cheap. Not inexpensive, CHEAP. A waste of money, IMO. Dunlop K177 (front) and K555 (rear) are a decent pairing but not as good as the ME880s. You can get them in whitewalls if you like that. __________________ Art's 1999 Shadow 1100 ACE . Ride bell by Dr. Bob's Patient

04-06-2012, 06:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rainsong Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 567	I'll be getting this one when the time comes to replace mine: Amazon.com: Metzeler 1041100 110/90-19 Front Tire ME880: Automotive Amazon.com: Metzeler 1041100 110/90-19 Front Tire ME880: Automotive I just got the matching rear and so far, so good. many people will recommend the Metzler on this forum. __________________ Mike - High Desert Spirit Rider 2007 Shadow Spirit VT1100C "Silver Bullet" Ride bell courtesy of my wife.

04-06-2012, 10:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
LJ.Speedmaster Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 603	Metzeler, avon, pirelli, and Michelin all make great tires. Not a fan of dunlops or cheap tires like shinko or kenda, but some people like them. __________________

04-06-2012, 06:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ski21 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 115	I just got a avon venom 110/90/19, installed on my spirit 1100. Compared to the pirella that was on it, is night and day. I really couldn't believe how much easier it is handling. It's like the bike isn't fighting me anymore, very smooth.

04-06-2012, 07:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
gmck Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,275	Kenda Cruiser, good price and work very well

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