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- From: frankb@sad.hp.com (Frank Ball)
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- Subject: Re: time to buy tires for the R100R
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- Date: 25 Jan 93 23:26:58 GMT
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- J. Eric Townsend (jet@boxer.nas.nasa.gov) wrote:
- &
- & Looks like my rear tire (ME55 Metronic) is on its last bit of tread.
- & After 4K miles, I'm only a bit surprised. I've thought about
- & replacing it with one of a few different tires (see below). Anyone
- & care to point out faults in my logic/knowledge?
- &
- & The "other" ME55 -- I'm not sure I exactly understand the Metzler
- & brochure. It seems that there are two different types of ME55, one
- & more sporty than the other. I haven't been able to figure out which
- & one I have, or why I'd want to switch.
-
- The ME55s come in belted and unbelted versions. Both may be available
- in certain sizes, others you don't get a choice. The belted versions
- are supposed to last much longer, but cost a few $ more, well worth the
- price from a cost per mile basis. I don't know how traction compares.
- The belted version has a B designation in the size: 120/90VB18 instead
- of 120/90V18.
-
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