i have to mention this just a a personal experience kinda thing... while i can understand some people have gotten lucky with the Metz Lasertecs, I've had nothing but trouble. The Lasertecs and the one Dunlop (wanna say 404) wore terribly on either side of the centerline, giving bad headshake when I take my hands off the bars. The Dunlop was the worse of the two, because the tread came to points in this area and when the points wore down, it was just like riding a cupped tire. I originally thought the first Lasertec was cupped, but now that I've run thru my second Lasertec bought new, I see it's the tire design. I love Meztler, but will not be buying this tire again.. probably move up to the 130/70-18 ME880. just my 2 cents.