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Title: Wild flare
Post by: roboto65 on September 15, 2005, 10:59:34 AM
I hate to ask but has anybody tryed these tire and are they anygood I know the tire subject is well trodden but can't find any reviews on them...
Anyhow don't scold me to bad....

tire in point IRC Wild flare 150/80/15
Title: Wild flare
Post by: Greg Cothern on September 15, 2005, 02:19:44 PM
I have not heard of this particular tire, especially in reference on a Magna sorry cant help with your question.
With that said it is very hard to get more bang for you buck than going with a Metzeler or Avon.
Title: Wild flare
Post by: Curtis_Valk on September 15, 2005, 02:59:35 PM
...............or the Dunlop K555.   :P

Curtis
Title: Wild flare
Post by: roboto65 on September 15, 2005, 03:33:03 PM
Well here is a site that has them they are on ebay also I think they were put on intruders but anyway like the way they look but looks are not everything but they are decently priced

http://www.fullhousecycles.com/eshopprod_cat_1114-8924-8932_product_100736_keyword_wild+AND+flare.IRC_WF-920_WILD_FLARE.htm
Title: Wild flare
Post by: Greg Cothern on September 15, 2005, 04:04:50 PM
I checked the link you posted and I could not find the Magna stock rear size listed.  Closest I found was the 140/90-15, which is 10mm narrower and 6mm taller.  They have the correct size listed in the size comparison chart but not on the order list.
http://www.ronayers.com/catalogs/tires/parts.cfm?secid=4&type=65
http://www.ronayers.com/catalogs/tires/parts.cfm?secid=2&type=30
Title: metler's on tv
Post by: rjb/AKA Bob Barram on September 15, 2005, 07:13:55 PM
They gotta be good, I heard them mentioned on CSI NY last night in reference to a motorcycle with that kind of tire on it. Go Metzler.
Bob #69
Title: Wild flare
Post by: Eagledad4 on September 19, 2005, 12:43:29 PM
I have the IRC Wild flare (120/80 - 17) on my front wheel. Have approx 2,000 miles on it without any problems. Handles well on wet pavement. Had it on my bike for last year's MOOT Mag 2 - no problems at all with handling the curves. Still not showing signs of wear.
Title: Wild flare
Post by: roboto65 on September 19, 2005, 01:28:01 PM
I just thought they looked cool but looks are not everything thanks for the input........
Title: Wild flare
Post by: roboto65 on September 20, 2005, 02:31:50 PM
Well ended up getting a metz went with the 170/80/15 so a little wider hehehehe
Title: Wild flare
Post by: Greg Cothern on September 20, 2005, 03:06:23 PM
May have to "adjust" your brake stay rod, shim it away from the tire as it may rub.  
Best thing in my opinion is to get one of the Cycle-istic rods to replace the stocker with.  Not only gives more than adequate room for a fat rear tire but adds a bit of polished flash as well, hehehehe.