[4dtvman]

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Can I use a radial Dunlop D250 on the rear a Metz regular bias on the front

 

[DaveO430]

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I know a lot of others will blow a gasket on this but yes you can. I use a car radial on the rear and a bias on the front and can't beat the handling. I haven't tried or heard of that combination so you would have to gradually work into it to find it's limits if any.

 

[Wingle]

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4dtvman, welcome to the forum!

 

[aht_six]

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4dtvman wrote:

Can I use a radial Dunlop D250 on the rear a Metz regular bias on the front

Of course you can do it. But why would you want to mix radial and bias ply motorcycle tires?

I do know one person that had a bias ply front tire mounted on her GL1800 by mistake. She claimed the handling was poor on dry road and dangerous in wet conditions.

 

[4dtvman]

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I have a brand new metz 880 on the front and I'm buying a brand new take off rim and tire which is a radial.

 

[aht_six]

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4dtvman wrote:

I have a brand new metz 880 on the front and I'm buying a brand new take off rim and tire which is a radial.

Are you sure your metz 880 isn't a radial? I don't see a bias ply 130/70 17 listed on there web site.

 

[4dtvman]

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I'll have to look into that. Thanks.



Right now I have a stone on the back.

 

[Bike...and Dennis]

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Welcome to the forum.

I'm just gonna keep quiet on the tire thing.