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Need new front Metzeler ME880 110/80R18 but now only ME880 front available is 110/90/R18. Does anyone know if 110/90 will fit under fender???



My 04 America has a front Metzeler ME880 110/90-18 (also marked 61H) with between .070 and .085 tread depth at the center and more to the sides. The rear is a new Metzeler ME880 170/80 B15 (also marked 77H)

The Owners manual says the optional America front tire is a Metzeler ME33T in 110/80-18 size which appears to have a different tread than the ME880 tire. As a not very aggressive and fair weather rider should I stick with the ME880 for the front? and with the 110/90 size? Or is there a reason to look at the Lasertec front tires.

Is the min tread depth of .080 hard and fast safety wise or can I get a few more miles of easy riding out of my front tire before I spring for a new one? And what do the numbers before the H mean, assuming the H is the speed rating I never expect to exceed.

Phil in Northwest Arkansas 04 America, Black, Corbin seat, TORs, no AI, 34K