happy wanderer
Day Dreaming ...
I've been riding on Metzelers for years. My R90/6, R75/5, RS100 and R1100RT have all had Metzelers. Great tires. But I am finding that my R1100RT is going through the Z6 Roadtec rear tires really fast.
I keep reading how great the Michelin Road Pilot 2 tires are and that they last longer. I need a new rear (again) and I was considering throwing on a Michelin and leaving the Metzeler on the front till it is done. It is only half worn.
But everyone says never mix tire brands. Back in the 80's we specifically chose different brands for front and rear for their different wear and performance characteristics. I used to use Dunlop on the front and Michelin on the rear for long tours because the Michelin was a WAY harder compound and went the distance.
Is it really a problem to have a Michelin Road Pilot on the back and Metzeler on the front?
I keep reading how great the Michelin Road Pilot 2 tires are and that they last longer. I need a new rear (again) and I was considering throwing on a Michelin and leaving the Metzeler on the front till it is done. It is only half worn.
But everyone says never mix tire brands. Back in the 80's we specifically chose different brands for front and rear for their different wear and performance characteristics. I used to use Dunlop on the front and Michelin on the rear for long tours because the Michelin was a WAY harder compound and went the distance.
Is it really a problem to have a Michelin Road Pilot on the back and Metzeler on the front?