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Metzler Z8

I have been running Shinko Ravens. About 170 for a pair delivered. they last 8K. I have ridden in torrential down pours, 100+ heat,. down to 20F. I have drug peg on occasion, when I over cooked a corner. I ride on gravel, and grass several times a year. I think it is good practice for when you hit something slick on the street. The center rib and wide grooves make a bit of difference. I took a nail to the rear. The sidewalls are stiff enough that while you know something is wrong, I did not go down. Bitch to plug.

If you can not tell, I like these. If the difference was only 50 bucks, I would get the longer life PR3, but for 150 bucks difference this is a no brainer.

Rod

I also used the Shinkos on my '04 RT until I had two front tire issues. The first was strange dimpling in the surface of the tire, and the second was a ply separation. Shinko replaced both tires, so no complaint there.
I like the price, but that's too scary! I think it has to do with weight of the bike, because others have had good luck with them on lighter bikes.
I use them on my Bandit with no problem.
 
Battleaxes mine came with sucked. PR2/3's have been heaven. Let shop talk me into trying a Z8 front this year. Big step down frorm PR2/3's.
 
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