Dawid126 Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Hi, what do you think about putting Metzeler ME888 Marathon ultra 140/90/15 on the rear and some other tire on the front? I was thinking about Pirelli MT 66 Route 90/90/19, because there is no 90/90/19 ME888 size. Or shouldn't I mix tires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 The general opinion is mixing tyre manufacturers is suboptimal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawid126 Posted December 3, 2021 Author Share Posted December 3, 2021 But the problem is that there are very few choices in sizes that fit virago 535, Pirelli MT 66 Route, Dunlop D404, Heidenau K65, but all those are cheaper tires, whereas ME888 is I think of better quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 I honestly don't think it's going to make a heap of difference on a 535 Virago . I wouldn't mind seeing a picture of the bike though . There aren't too many around these days . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Dawid126 said: But the problem is that there are very few choices in sizes that fit virago 535, Pirelli MT 66 Route, Dunlop D404, Heidenau K65, but all those are cheaper tires, whereas ME888 is I think of better quality Pirelli are decent enough tyres. They are standard on Ducatis although I changed mine for Metzlers when I'd worn them out. Assuming you aren't riding like a loon Pirellis or others you mentioned should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawid126 Posted December 3, 2021 Author Share Posted December 3, 2021 And what about putting Metzeler Roadtec on the front with ME888 on the rear? But this is a sport-touring tire and ME888 is a cruiser tire and I dont know if such mix would be good. I had a crash on my old bike, rear lost traction in the middle of a turn and because of that I just want to buy the best tires I can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 4 hours ago, Dawid126 said: And what about putting Metzeler Roadtec on the front with ME888 on the rear? But this is a sport-touring tire and ME888 is a cruiser tire and I dont know if such mix would be good. I had a crash on my old bike, rear lost traction in the middle of a turn and because of that I just want to buy the best tires I can get. Again, not really. You should always have the same set of tyres on your bike as they have been tested together. It’s not illegal to have different tyre brands but you just know if you have an accident your insurance company will find any excuse not to pay out, and you will have given them one right there if you choose to mix tyres. I don’t know your exact bike, but I just typed in Virago 535 tyre pair deals and found this website https://gb.mynetmoto.com/shop.cfm/moto/yamaha/5783-xv-535-virago-2yl-3br-vj01/motorcycle-tyres.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Some of us are tyre mixing mavericks. I have a pilot road 2 on the back and pilot road 3 on the front but I live my whole life on the edge, that's just how I roll, crazy risk taker. If you want to really raise eyebrows stick car tyres on, become a darksider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 2 hours ago, goat said: Some of us are tyre mixing mavericks. I have a pilot road 2 on the back and pilot road 3 on the front but I live my whole life on the edge, that's just how I roll, crazy risk taker. If you want to really raise eyebrows stick car tyres on, become a darksider. Did you ever see the Fortnine video about just that? Apparently it's a thing in North America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, S-Westerly said: Did you ever see the Fortnine video about just that? Apparently it's a thing in North America. So is eating Racoons , marrying your sister and voting for Donald Trump . 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawid126 Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 13 hours ago, fastbob said: I honestly don't think it's going to make a heap of difference on a 535 Virago . I wouldn't mind seeing a picture of the bike though . There aren't too many around these days . Here is the bike 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 1 hour ago, S-Westerly said: Did you ever see the Fortnine video about just that? Apparently it's a thing in North America. Yeah, a friend over there uses car tyres. Not for me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 1 hour ago, goat said: Yeah, a friend over there uses car tyres. Not for me though. I guess it works if all you ever do is potter up & down straight roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Dawid126 said: Here is the bike That's mint ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHorton Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Dawid126 said: Here is the bike Love it I had a 250 in 1995 i had to sell it 3 years later to afford to rent my 1st flat in London still miss it. Used it all year round cared for it and it was immaculate. Hope you go on some great journeys on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Mr Fro said: I guess it works if all you ever do is potter up & down straight roads. He rides a lot on twisty mountain roads up in the North West. Horses for courses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 I've a 150 rear and 140 front on the DRZ and it rides... well, like donkey with colic, which is much like it did when the tyres matched. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawid126 Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 And what do you think about mixing Marathon ME888 Ultra on the rear and Metzeler Perfect ME 11 on the front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 As per your other thread, go with the Chromes. Guys on the Bobber forum have tried them and liked them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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