Metzler tire size

pauldeepsea · 05-06-2012, 05:25 PM

While I am rebuilding the pitbull It has come time to change my bald ass tires (Avon) anyway I am thinking about switching to the Metzler. I do have one question do they make a 250/40 X18 tire the only size I saw was 240/40VR-18 - next size was a 260

pit57 · 05-06-2012, 07:29 PM

Avon and Dunlop only make the 250 size.
Pirelli and Metzeler 240.

2008 to 2011 pit bulls may have a problem with the 280-60/20" rim they use.
No body seems to be carrying them anymore.

Good luck.

spadesluck · 05-07-2012, 01:50 PM

From what I have read before the Metzlers run thinner than the Avons. The 260 may fit, however they are more expensive than the others.

woodbutcher · 05-07-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by spadesluck

From what I have read before the Metzlers run thinner than the Avons. The 260 may fit, however they are more expensive than the others.

are you sure it's not the other way around? replace avon 300 with metzler 300 and there is/was a problem with rubbing on the metzler.

Th3InfamousI · 05-07-2012, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by spadesluck

From what I have read before the Metzlers run thinner than the Avons. The 260 may fit, however they are more expensive than the others.

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Originally Posted by woodbutcher

are you sure it's not the other way around? replace avon 300 with metzler 300 and there is/was a problem with rubbing on the metzler.

Wood's right its the other way around, Metzlers run larger. They actually did it that way on purpose thats why they have the odd sizes. If you got a 250 your gonna have to go with the 240, 260 will be WAY TOO big.

Avon Cobra 250 Inflated Width - 9.9"
Metzeler 240 Inflated Width - 9.4"
Metzeler 260 Inflated Width = 10.5"

Germanbiker · 05-07-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by pit57

2008 to 2011 pit bulls may have a problem with the 280-60/20" rim they use.
No body seems to be carrying them anymore.

Sure on this one?

Jochen

pit57 · 05-07-2012, 10:08 PM

I meant to say the tire not the rim.
J&P cycles even no longer sells the 280-60/20 tire.
It seems they are discontinuing them.
Which will suck, can't run a bike with out tires and the 2008 to 2011 pit bulls
can not use any other size. Even if you change the rims to 18" the frame would hit.

Need to keep looking into this.

Jersey James · 05-07-2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldeepsea

While I am rebuilding the pitbull It has come time to change my bald ass tires (Avon) anyway I am thinking about switching to the Metzler. I do have one question do they make a 250/40 X18 tire the only size I saw was 240/40VR-18 - next size was a 260

Your right, Metzler has a 240, but NOT a 250...You basically have two choices:
1 Avon ~ Cobra
2 Dunlop Elite 3
My 03 Pit Bull is going to need a rear tire within the next 3 or 4 months, and I have been leaning toward the Dunlop. There are decent prices out there. I have one in my "Shopping Cart" for $178.00 and they are fairly newly manufactured. When I called, they said the 33 rd week of 2011.

spadesluck · 05-22-2012, 01:34 PM

Thanks for the clarification guys. I have been known to be a bit backwards.

jkd740 · 05-22-2012, 01:54 PM

I have the 260 Metzler on my '05 chopper. It replaced the 250 Avon. So far, I love the Metzler! It's holds the road well, wears well (I'm about 5k into it) and rides smooth. I made the switch to Metzler after poor wear from the Avon and am glad I did. Head and shoulders a better tire so far in my opinion.

Oscar Maldonado · 05-22-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jkd740

I have the 260 Metzler on my '05 chopper. It replaced the 250 Avon. So far, I love the Metzler! It's holds the road well, wears well (I'm about 5k into it) and rides smooth. I made the switch to Metzler after poor wear from the Avon and am glad I did. Head and shoulders a better tire so far in my opinion.

So what kind of clearance did you get in your well and in between the frame with the 260?

jkd740 · 05-22-2012, 06:57 PM

I'd say I'm a good 1/4" or so from hitting anything. The closest is the belt and I still have good clearance of it.

Oscar Maldonado · 05-22-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jkd740

I'd say I'm a good 1/4" or so from hitting anything. The closest is the belt and I still have good clearance of it.

Thanks for the info.

spadesluck · 05-22-2012, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkd740

I have the 260 Metzler on my '05 chopper. It replaced the 250 Avon. So far, I love the Metzler! It's holds the road well, wears well (I'm about 5k into it) and rides smooth. I made the switch to Metzler after poor wear from the Avon and am glad I did. Head and shoulders a better tire so far in my opinion.

Thats awesome as I like the Metzlers better as well. Have them on my sporty and they are a nice tire.

Question do you do any 2up riding?

05-06-2012, 05:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
pauldeepsea yas yas Name: Paul Member #: 1122 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,099 My Bike(s): 2004 Pitbull/ 2006 big bear sled 300 My Gallery Rep Power: 5	Metzler tire size While I am rebuilding the pitbull It has come time to change my bald ass tires (Avon) anyway I am thinking about switching to the Metzler. I do have one question do they make a 250/40 X18 tire the only size I saw was 240/40VR-18 - next size was a 260

05-06-2012, 07:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
pit57 Junior Member Member #: 7064 Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 10 My Bike(s): Present Big Dog 08 pit bul,Past bikes 07 Bull Dog, 03 Chopper,1 American Ironhorse & 4 Harleys My Gallery Rep Power: 0	250 tires Avon and Dunlop only make the 250 size. Pirelli and Metzeler 240. 2008 to 2011 pit bulls may have a problem with the 280-60/20" rim they use. No body seems to be carrying them anymore. Good luck.

05-07-2012, 10:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
pit57 Junior Member Member #: 7064 Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 10 My Bike(s): Present Big Dog 08 pit bul,Past bikes 07 Bull Dog, 03 Chopper,1 American Ironhorse & 4 Harleys My Gallery Rep Power: 0	280 tires I meant to say the tire not the rim. J&P cycles even no longer sells the 280-60/20 tire. It seems they are discontinuing them. Which will suck, can't run a bike with out tires and the 2008 to 2011 pit bulls can not use any other size. Even if you change the rims to 18" the frame would hit. Need to keep looking into this.

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05-22-2012, 01:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
jkd740 Member Name: Jamie Member #: 1301 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: WI Posts: 355 My Bike(s): 05 BD Chopper - 04 Fatboy - 04 1200 Sporty My Gallery Rep Power: 5	I have the 260 Metzler on my '05 chopper. It replaced the 250 Avon. So far, I love the Metzler! It's holds the road well, wears well (I'm about 5k into it) and rides smooth. I made the switch to Metzler after poor wear from the Avon and am glad I did. Head and shoulders a better tire so far in my opinion.

05-22-2012, 06:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
jkd740 Member Name: Jamie Member #: 1301 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: WI Posts: 355 My Bike(s): 05 BD Chopper - 04 Fatboy - 04 1200 Sporty My Gallery Rep Power: 5	I'd say I'm a good 1/4" or so from hitting anything. The closest is the belt and I still have good clearance of it.