RC24F2
New Member
So, after 3 plugs and still losing air, replaced the Shinko 705 rear with a Metzeler TOURANCE. Wanted a bit better treadlife and puncture resistance. Much to my surprise it is marked made in China. Then did some reading up on this and saw that the non-German early production tires had seperation issues. The Shinko was fine, but the leaks were not. The TOURANCE was a huge PITA to mount and took 52 psi to pop the bead using a lieberal amount of Ru-Glyde; super tight fit. Won't leak at the bead I guess.
Question for those with actual experience: Have you used a recent made Chinese Metzeler and what has been your experience with it? If replaced already, how big a PITA was it to get off the rim?
Thanks.
Question for those with actual experience: Have you used a recent made Chinese Metzeler and what has been your experience with it? If replaced already, how big a PITA was it to get off the rim?
Thanks.