Another Metzeler tire question.

[Viking]

Anybody else that changed from Avon to Metzeler noticed how the Avon bead protect the rim while the Metzeler leaving it all exposed? I picked up my wheels yesterday after having new Metzelers mounted but realized when I was about to put them on the bike that the outer portion of the lip on my rim had scratches that with the Avon was invisible. I am now taking the wheel back and will spend the week end polishing the lip rather than riding.. Oh well, good thing I stacked up on a few brewskis...

 

[BWG56]

Did ya put on a 280 or a 300? Not the case on my 300 Metz

 

[Bowhunter]

My 300 Metzler has the rim guard and seems to be slightly wider than the Avon.

 

[Brew]

X2 :iagree:

 

[BWG56]

Are you worried about curb rash:lol:

 

[jimizee028]

 

[Bowhunter]

Hang on, I'll get the camera and post a pic.

OK, here is a pic of the tire to rim clearance using a straight edge touching the tire in front and rear.

Here is a close-up photo of the minimal tire/belt clearance and the full 1/2" of rubber outside the rim. I really don't see how it would be possible to scratch the rim yourself, my bet is that the shop scratched the rim with their tire changer.

 

[Viking]

Thanks for that picture. It clearly shows that your Metzeler does not have a rim protector like the Avon does either. Here is the rash on my rim, definitely not made by the shop or any it's machines, but clearly from curbs/streets. With the Avon I could not see it at all but with the Metzeler it shows clearly. I'll post a picture after the polish job, the end result will be perfect regardless....

 

[Bowhunter]

That appears to be where the wheel was run on a FLAT TIRE that broke the bead to the rim, not curb damage.

 

[Bowhunter]

Here is the Avon I remember, if this sidewall lets go, you will have hell to pay! Bear in mind, THIS IS A BRAND NEW TIRE WITH LESS THAN 100 MILES ON IT!!! First ride of the season in 2010.

And this:

I fully realize that this is the front wheel in the AVON pics, but there is not a rim protector that totally covers the edge of your wheel on this tire either. I still believe that the damage to your wheel was not caused by hitting a curb. It would be impossible for me to damage my rear wheel like your wheel is damaged by hitting a curb.

 

[Brew]

I have to agree, it doesn't matter which tire your're running. If you have a flat and ride on the rim your going to get damage like that. I agree with Bowhunter stated, that damage is from riding on the rim. I wouldn't even call that curb damage because that's way too high for curb riding. You would see more side damage I would think.

 

[Viking]

That appears to be where the wheel was run on a FLAT TIRE that broke the bead to the rim, not curb damage.

I agree 100%. Badly worded on my part. It's definitely from a flat tire scenario. However, on the Avon it was not visible at all while very visible with the Metzeler. But as you can see in the picture below, it's getting a makeover and will look new with the Metzeler as well.....

 

[jimizee028]

Maybe some of these will help you out!!!!!!:flag::up:

 

[Trainguy]

Oh Man. JIMI that"s just not right:roll:

 

[Viking]

Too funny, I wish the previous owner had those installed.....:roll:

 

[Viking]

Here you can see how the old Avon covered the lip of the rim.

 

[Viking]

Here it shows as well, and yes there is a bike in the picture if you look really, really close......:roll:

 

[jimizee028]

I personally like the way the tire sits overtop the lip of the rim...

 

[Viking]

I personally like the way the tire sits overtop the lip of the rim...

No ifs or butts about it, I do too. Too bad the Metzeler handles so much better or I would have traded it with another Avon.

 

[JeffM]

Guy's, i have nothing but praise for my Metzler.
It holds the road beautifully, wear is even, i ride it fairly hard and my rim looks like new.
The only time i have seen a rim like that is after a blow out and you try to ride home.
As for curbs hitting your rims, clutch cover or pipes should hit first if your that close.
IMO