180 / 18 tire Opinions : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

BDuncan · 01-05-2009, 07:13 PM

I use a 180/55/18 (Metzler ME880 now) on the rear of my Deuce. I'm about to replace it but would very much appreciate opinions or experiences on other popular 180 mm tires Metzler/Dunlop/Avon/Bridgestone. My Metzler wore very badly on both sides of about a 2" center section. Some of this could be from under-inflation at some point. Who has had very good service and wear from what brand?

1711tab · 01-05-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BDuncan

I use a 180/55/18 (Metzler ME880 now) on the rear of my Deuce. I'm about to replace it but would very much appreciate opinions or experiences on other popular 180 mm tires Metzler/Dunlop/Avon/Bridgestone. My Metzler wore very badly on both sides of about a 2" center section. Some of this could be from under-inflation at some point. Who has had very good service and wear from what brand?

Avon makes a 180 X18 and txchop has been happy with using Avon's...

zer0t · 01-05-2009, 07:51 PM

Is that on a stock deuce wheel?

BDuncan · 01-06-2009, 08:33 AM

Not on a stock deuce wheel which is a 17", I use a custom 5.5 x 18 wheel.