Metzeler Lasertec Front Tire

[Guest]

Anyone using these I got one on order.
I had Bridgestone battleax installed but have had three of these develop sidewall cracking.

I know a V rated tire is overkill but is there any major issue in mixing them fore and aft?

[Crankthat]

Not able to answer your query, but surprised by your statement!

I run the Bridgestone Battleax on my GS 750 and was running on the XJ 600.
Have never had that problem.
One front per year and two rears per year.

Curious if you have a slow leak in front or something?
I know it gets cold up there but I have ridden year round with regards only to snow on roads and none towards temps.

[Missile99]

Can't help you with you query either but I run the BT-45's. No problem with cracking but I should replace my front tire too because it's so ugly.

[bluewool]

Vintage tread design, more modern compound. derwood use to swear by them on his 1150.

[Missile99]

They've served me well so far even when pushed a bit. If my front were any wider, it might not look so bad. I'll try the RoadRiders or Sport Demons next time though.

[Crankthat]

I think bluewool is referring to the Metzeler Lasertec.
Witch are you referring to Missile99?
And possible the better advice would come from someone within the same temps year round JeepRusty?

[Missile99]

I was referring to the BT-45's but I believe you're right about bluewool. The Metzelers do have a retro look now that I see them again. My front BT-45 looks old school but the back one looks modern. WTH?

[Nessism]

I've used BT-45's before and didn't have any trouble, but I've also read a fair number of posts from people reporting cupping problems.

Regarding those Metzelers, I helped a member install a set on his 850 but the service life was surprisingly short. Can't recommend them based on that but too late now...