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    What are the best tires for wet weather on the 1100's?

    #2
    I like my Dunlops Elites for all around wear and traction (even black ice 8O ).

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      #3
      soft tires are better in wet weather as a rule--I always look for something that is b rated for mileage in adition to proper size-i purchased a battlax because i thought it was B rated but it turned out that it has some sort of dual compound and is only softer on the outer edge--I also wanted a totally b rated tire for better traction at any time. Im not sure what my next tires will be--I have always prefered pirellis for the traction thing and dont know what they are peddling these days.

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        #4
        Can't comment on the black ice, but on wet roads the Metzeler 33/55 combination works very well and seems to stick well on dry.
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          #5
          You dont know how happy I am to hear you say that Ron. Thats exactly what I just bought for the 750 and rainy season Florida. :-)

          Earl

          Originally posted by argonsagas
          Can't comment on the black ice, but on wet roads the Metzeler 33/55 combination works very well and seems to stick well on dry.
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            #6
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            I had a set of Bridgestone Spitfires installed on my 1980 GS1100E last autumn and rode in rain for two months. They worked well both in the rain and on dry roads.

            I wised up and also got Hein Gerrick Boost jacket and pants and SIDI Voyager boots. The Hein Gerrick gear is totally water-proof with removable soft armour. The boots are great. Waterproof and comfortable. No reservations recommending any of the above.

            Patrick

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