help tires

[shenobi]

hey i know the subject is old 
i wona to replace the tires .now i have some options. and which (avon.brid. Metzeler )
1.  110\80\17
     140\80\17

2.  110\70\17
     140\80\17

3.   110\70\17
      130\70\17

the ride is sport . i saw many of you recommend  avon. what about Metzeler ? is it good?
thanks.

[manofthefield]

I would (and do) go with option 3 for the tire sizes.  It's the OEM size, works well, and is generally a couple bucks cheaper than bigger sizes.

What tires are you considering from those manufacturers?  I would consider the Bridgestone BT-45, Avon Roadrider, and Metzeler Lasertec.  I would also consider the Pirelli Sport Demon and Michelin Pilot Activ.  All of these are available in OEM sizes and are probably comparable with each other in performance.

[scratch]

1. The front tire will slow down your handling (by a minute amount), but will give you gobs of traction (Pirelli not available in 110/80).

2. Will give you better front tire loading and traction, you will lose a minute amount of bottom end with the larger rear tire, but you get better fuel economy (it's almost the same as dropping a tooth on the rear sprocket, hardly noticeable).

3. The bike will feel spritely (and will save you $'s).

The Metzelers are good, but tend to be more expensive, so there are fewer of us who use them, when there are as good tires for less.

[RobTheTyrant]

Avon roadrider 140/70/17 rear on mine, love it.

[RVertigo]

#3

[Y2K6GS500F]

#3, Pirelli Demon