Rear Tire

[Purpitrator]

All,
I'm in the process of looking for a new rear tire. I would like some opinions on tires you have had.(Good, Bad, Etc.) Also, a place to purchase tires. Any info will be much appreciated fellas. Have A Wonderful and Merry Xmas!

[pegscraper]

I'm running Avon Venem X's front and rear. Fantastic tires! Very sticky! Great smoke for burnouts! Corners like it's on rails. I bought them locally from a motorcycle repair shop and got a pretty good deal on them. Just check around.

Rubberscraper

[Purpitrator]

I looked at the Venoms but they don't have the size I'm running (180/70R15). I could always go back to factory(170/70R15) but i like the wider tire.

[RustyJake]

You'll get different opinions from people on that. I've never ridden on the Avon Venom's but have a friend that has them on his bike and he hates them. The compound seems to hard and he doesn't get good traction in the rain. Maybe in a warmer climate the compounds work better.
I had the Dunlops that came with the bike and they were fine. But the Metzlers I have on now are far superior. The ride is a lot smoother and they hold the corners well. I know they're sticky, because when I stop there'll be sand or small stones on the tread.
I don't think you'll go wrong choosing either. I'm sure both options are better then the stock tires.

[Purpitrator]

Thanks RustyJake, I'm running Dunlops now and have had no problems. My boss like the Metzelers.......I will more then likely go with the Dunlops.

[cowboy]

Im running the metzler me200 in the back great tire.The ride and cornering is alot better than the dunlop I had on it.

[Machinehead]

My vote is for the Metz.