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Title: What tire on the AK 550?
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on July 25, 2023, 10:44:37 PM

Curious here, wondering what tire they put on Kymco's flagship scooter.

Stig

Title: Re: What tire on the AK 550?
Post by: rjs987 on July 25, 2023, 11:43:13 PM

Tires, front: Metzeler FeelFree 120/70R15
Tires, rear: Metzeler FeelFree 160/60R15

I really like these tires. They have been performing as well as the best tires I've had on any bike in all weather. I'm most of the way through the second front tire and about 1/3 of the way through the second rear.
Replaced the factory front at 6670 miles and the factory rear at 8303 miles. Expecting at least that on each of this current set, maybe a little more even.

Title: Re: What tire on the AK 550?
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on July 26, 2023, 01:24:02 AM

I'm impressed.
I've read that Metzeler makes a very good tire.

Stig

Title: Re: What tire on the AK 550?
Post by: rjs987 on July 26, 2023, 01:41:00 AM

Me neither. Never been impressed with Metzeler being good. But the 2 sets I've been riding on have been very good.

Title: Re: What tire on the AK 550?
Post by: randyo on July 26, 2023, 03:54:53 AM

the Feel Frees have performed awesome for me on pavement, but I ride a lot of gravel, I will replace with something a little more aggressive..... IF anything is available in the oddball 15" wheel size, A Pirelli Scorpion for the rear, but nothing for front

Title: Re: What tire on the AK 550?
Post by: klaviator on July 26, 2023, 01:08:11 PM

I've been using Feel Frees on my Majesty.  They work well.  The rear is good for around 5500 miles and front around 7000 for me.  Last time I needed tires they weren't available so I put a Continental on the front and a Different Metzler on the rear.