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Title: Metzeler tire construction
Post by: CROSSBOLT on July 03, 2015, 04:36:13 PM

Could anyone steer me to find just exactly what is the construction of FeelFree scoot tires?

Karl

Title: Re: Metzeler tire construction
Post by: BettinANDlosing on July 03, 2015, 04:39:11 PM

Rubber, lots of rubber, and some metal in there too. Maybe some Kevlar, science is cool.

Title: Re: Metzeler tire construction
Post by: 2wheelfun on July 03, 2015, 05:00:39 PM

http://www.metzeler.com/site/com/products/tyres-catalogue/Feelfree.html?version=979686 (http://www.metzeler.com/site/com/products/tyres-catalogue/Feelfree.html?version=979686)

Title: Re: Metzeler tire construction
Post by: CROSSBOLT 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!

Karl

And thanx for the replies!

Title: Re: Metzeler tire construction
Post by: 2wheelfun on July 04, 2015, 02:49:43 AM

Try this Crossbolt.     http://www.metzeler.com/site/us/tech-and-safety/tyre-construction.html (http://www.metzeler.com/site/us/tech-and-safety/tyre-construction.html)

Title: Re: Metzeler tire construction
Post by: CROSSBOLT 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?

Karl

Title: Re: Metzeler tire construction
Post by: CROSSBOLT 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.....

Title: Re: Metzeler tire construction
Post by: Jeopardy4100 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.

Title: Re: Metzeler tire construction
Post by: Budz on July 07, 2015, 02:01:59 PM

I have them on my GT300i, it's a great tire!

Title: Re: Metzeler tire construction
Post by: RubenC 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.

Title: Re: Metzeler tire construction
Post by: CROSSBOLT 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!

Karl

Title: Re: Metzeler tire construction
Post by: RubenC 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.