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[ARCHIVE_tchfall15]

Why does my new tire look so skinny?

I just recieve my new 150/80 Metzler ME880. Compared to my Dunlop 150/80 tire thats on the bike now it looks a lot more skinny. Is that becuase its not mounted on the wheel or is that how it is? Thanks

 

[ARCHIVE_Michael121]

Sure it's not low carb

I think it is not mounted or filled the only way to compare is have both mounted side by side or both unmounted side by side.

 

[ARCHIVE_tchfall15]

Now since this tire is tubeless do i have to use a tube with my spoke rims on my 97 600? Basically, with the ME880, do i use a tube or no? Thanks

 

[ARCHIVE_kawasaki-krazy]

You wouldn't normally want a tube in a tubeless tyre but if you intend to use it on a spoked wheel you definately WILL need a tube as the air will sneak out through all them little holes

KK

 

[ARCHIVE_TheELIMINUTTER]

Not all tires will Look the Same when Mounted, Just because you have the Same or Bigger Tire, Its got a Lot to do with the Rim Size too, a 170 or 180 will look the Same as a 200 when Inflated, Later Rocky

 

[ARCHIVE_tchfall15]

ok thanks, i prolly should of bought a tube with my tire. But i guess ill take it to the stealership for the tube and mount and balance.

 

[ARCHIVE_Shlim1]

Why not use the tube that is in it already?? If it is a spoke rim, it will have one in there. As long as the tire size is the same, you are good to go....

 

[ARCHIVE_clif]

I don't know about your bike, but some newer spoked wheels are sealed for use without a tube. Take off the tire and see if there's a tube. If so, take shlim's advice and use it; if not, don't worry about it.

 

[bigjeffie]

good to see that board working again.
I see many familiar faces over there. Have enjoyed getting to know you guys.
Very neat to have the over seas guys chime in w/ their slant and lilt as well.
for new guys like me many answers are there.
I love saving money on work and the satisfaction of do-it-yourself

 

[Kawasaki-krazy]

Very neat to have the over seas guys chime in w/ their slant and lilt as well.

Its not us guys thats overseas, its you guys

KK

 

[wuputt]

Good one KK, this argunent could possibly go on forever!

All that matters is that we are all Brothers (and sisters) in the passion!

 

[Ferret]

Exactly!! .. We're all part of the "Eli-Brother/Sister-hood"!!!

None of us is an island, ... I just live on one ... the biggest one .. Oz!!