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Okay, I know this is probably posted in the wrong spot, so powers that be, feel free to correct this.... Anyhow, I need to buy a new front tire for the trip to the noreast rally. So for the first time in three years, I actually looked at something other than the PSI rating. Is there any particular reason the front and rear Metzelers are different styles... the front is a lazertec and the rear is a ME 880... both of which have corresponding matches for front and rear. Shouldn't I match up the front to the rear? And of course yesterday when I am pondering this, all the dealerships in Ga. are closed. Ain't that always the case, its like you only really crave Chic-Fil-A on sundays when they are closed.... Anyhow, help a brother out with my dilema cause I'm getting older and need all the help I can get.... ride safe.... Gordon
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The lasertec is a direct replacement for the ME33 Laser T, which is the original Speedmaster Fitment. Same tread pattern, just a modified compound. I've had the lasertec on for about 4000 miles and have nothing but good things to say about it. I don't know why Triumph recommended the ME33 over a front ME880, but the combo works so my two cents worth is to stay with it.
Michael D. Rodriguez
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Dang, you ARE getting old. Happy birthday, you old fart!  More important than tires, what kind of oil should I run? 
"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein
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JB
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Happy Birthday Gordon.Ride Safe,Charlie. 
Just an old Hippie and I don"t know what to do.
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So in talking with the dealers ( Coweta and Atlanta Triumph ), the only thing they can come up with is that because of the sizing of the wheels, there is not a correct matching in either particular style (Marathon or Lazer). Hence the "mismatch". I have no complaints about the set up... just thought it was weird.... go figure... Gordon
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So in talking with the dealers ( Coweta and Atlanta Triumph ), the only thing they can come up with is that because of the sizing of the wheels, there is not a correct matching in either particular style (Marathon or Lazer). Hence the "mismatch". I have no complaints about the set up... just thought it was weird.... go figure... Gordon
I would just about bet that is the only reason. I also have the Laser Tech replacement and I am pleased to this point.
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Go with it Bubba! They're awesome tires, I've got over 25000 miles using the same set-up of metzeler tires, and I haven't had one complaint.
Michael D. Rodriguez
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Im running lasertec & 880 on Judith....Happy b-day you old poop!
we should do this every weekend!
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"its like you only really crave Chic-Fil-A on sundays "
I didn't know anybody craved Chic-Fil-A! Wow, That's kinda like craving White Castles....
Anyway, no relevant comments here except to wish you a happy Bday.
Stewart
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"Poppycock normally is."
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I'm not sure I would have survived my senior year at the Academy if it wasn't for a certain White Castle in Nassau County on LI!
Michael D. Rodriguez
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They are called Krystal's 'round these here parts, with the slogan "when you gotta have a Krystal... you gotta have a Krystal!!" They taste good when your drinking, but then become lead bombs in the stomach and even worse later.... ride safe... Gordon
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Oh yes, I'm well familiar with Krystal's! There's one in Pascagoula about 15 minutes from where I'm sitting right now. I prefer the White Castles though, they're a bit greasier, and they come with ketchup instead of mustard; can't stand mustard.
Michael D. Rodriguez
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Yep never understood the whole "mustard only" thing. Though if you order them "all the way" they add ketchup .... ride safe...Gordon
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They're called "sliders" for a reason.
BobW
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Happy B'day Gordon!
I've been running an 880 for some time now. The size is a 110/90 which is a slightly taller tire than the stock 33 Laser. Fits a bit tight under the fender, but hasn't rubbed on anything in over 24,000 miles.
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we call them skillet scabs
we should do this every weekend!
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If it isn't broke, don't fix it.
Mismatch or not or the tread patterns, that combo ROCKS!
I like them both, and would hate to think I would ever have to try something different. The new Lazertec is the same as the ME33 as far as I can tell - maybe a different compound, but same proven tread design. As long as it is an improvement....time will tell. I just know that I like them both so well in the rain I WANT to go riding every time the road gets wet!
Keith
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AI removed, Pingle, UNI Filter, 1 shim, straight-through slash-cut TORs, Stage 1 DynaJet, 140 mains, 3 turns, 16/42 final drive, 115K
2020 T120 Black
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