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#245945 03/09/2008 10:59 PM
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hello to all, has anybody running 100or 110/80-18 on the america? or does it make any difference on the two,the sizes are3.5-18 for the america but the speed master are 110/80-18 is the tire differance for fender clearance?I'm going with the metz. 880's on both front and rear, and input is graetly appreciated.

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goodtech #245946 03/10/2008 10:14 AM
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There's no real difference in handling.
You can also go to a 130/70-18 Marathon XXL, the fat front looks great and I didn't notice any change in handling. No fender clearance problems.


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BrianT #245947 03/10/2008 12:55 PM
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i am running a 100 and no issues, may actually handle a tad better.

Frank


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Frank #245948 03/10/2008 8:07 PM
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thank's dude's I think I will go with the 110 for now, thank's again for the info.

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goodtech #245949 03/10/2008 9:30 PM
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Can't beat those Metz 880's. Mine have worn like iron and handle better than the stock rubber.


Al

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