11-13-2022, 07:07 PM
Rather than make a new thread, I'll add my quick update here. Just snapped the second set of rubber bands on the bike since I got her.
6/1/22 - 4,218mi - Bridgestone Battleaxe S22 (not by choice...) - Cost: $450.93 installed - Lifespan: 7,608mi
11/11/22 - 11,826mi - Metzler Z8 (Only stock I could find) - Cost: $664.40 installed !!!!!
I'm quite happy with the Z8s so far, and think they'll do well for a daily winter commuter. At my riding rate, I'll probably be replacing these in late-March, early April. Only thing that stung was the price! $186 above the cost of the tires. 1.25 hours of labor. This was at a dealer. The usual tire shop I go to - the guy was about to try to sell me a set of GPRs! Dulop recommends those for a 300cc bike...
I would have preferred the RoadSmart IV and will certainly try to get those next.
6/1/22 - 4,218mi - Bridgestone Battleaxe S22 (not by choice...) - Cost: $450.93 installed - Lifespan: 7,608mi
11/11/22 - 11,826mi - Metzler Z8 (Only stock I could find) - Cost: $664.40 installed !!!!!
I'm quite happy with the Z8s so far, and think they'll do well for a daily winter commuter. At my riding rate, I'll probably be replacing these in late-March, early April. Only thing that stung was the price! $186 above the cost of the tires. 1.25 hours of labor. This was at a dealer. The usual tire shop I go to - the guy was about to try to sell me a set of GPRs! Dulop recommends those for a 300cc bike...
I would have preferred the RoadSmart IV and will certainly try to get those next.
Current: 2016 R1200RS
Non-Op: 1997 R1100R
Retired
: 2016 S1000RR
Non-Op: 1997 R1100R
Retired
: 2016 S1000RR