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Metzeler tire construction
« on: July 03, 2015, 04:36:13 PM »
Could anyone steer me to find just exactly what is the construction of FeelFree scoot tires?

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Re: Metzeler tire construction
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2015, 04:39:11 PM »
Rubber, lots of rubber, and some metal in there too. Maybe some Kevlar, science is cool.
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Re: Metzeler tire construction
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2015, 05:00:39 PM »
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Re: Metzeler tire construction
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2015, 07:04:31 PM »
I finally broke down on my hands and knees and at least read the sidewall: Tread-3 plies polyester + INL, Sidewall-3 plies polyester. This suggests a braced tread. Not radial. Also no steel. OK, how 'bout compounds? Is the center of the tread a harder compound for wear? Edges softer for adhesion? I cannot seem to find anything on the web besides marketing platitudes. Shoulda done this BEFORE I bought 'em! Hey! They still handle better than the oem Maxxis!

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And thanx for the replies!
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Re: Metzeler tire construction
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Re: Metzeler tire construction
« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2015, 08:25:37 PM »
Thanks, 2wheel, been there. Unfortunately it does not state which construction applies to the FeelFree. I conclude it is "bias belted." I want THEM to say that somewhere. Guess I better not hold my breath, huh?

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Re: Metzeler tire construction
« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2015, 02:17:39 PM »
Got a partial answer from Metzeler: radials in 120/70R-15 (front), 160/60R-14 and 160/60R-15 (rears) only. All the rest are bias ply. Re-asked the question about harder compound in center of tread. Will advise.

Karl

PS: Got the rest of the answer: the Feelfree is a single compund tire. Which means I will have to replace an expensive rear tire in another 8k miles.....
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Re: Metzeler tire construction
« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2015, 05:09:05 AM »
Since you brought it up....who does make a multi-compound tire?  I would be looking for Front 150/70-15 Rear 150/70-14.
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Re: Metzeler tire construction
« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2015, 02:01:59 PM »
I have them on my GT300i, it's a great tire!
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Re: Metzeler tire construction
« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2015, 03:36:44 AM »
I am on my third set of Metzeler tires.  I just like the way they roll and grip the road.  I thought of getting Michelin's for about a minute.  After the minute, I thought why should I get a different tire brand if I was very happy with my Metzelers.
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Re: Metzeler tire construction
« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2015, 01:24:26 PM »
Ruben, how many miles do you get on the rear Metzeler before you have to replace it? I, too, like the handling of the Metz!

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Re: Metzeler tire construction
« Reply #11 on: July 09, 2015, 04:06:27 AM »
I get about 8,000 miles on the each tire before replacing them.  I use my Downtown for work.  I ride about 200-300 miles a week.
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