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Old 09-02-2009 | 11:29 AM
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I'm just looking up RE050 replacements for the MZs (17 inch). Are the MZs 91W or 87W? There are options for either in the 'genenric' 050. I seem to remember that fronts were different to rears?

And before anyone asks, I can't go outside and look because I've got GYs on at the moment! I want to return to the world of stiffer sidewalls.

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Old 09-02-2009 | 11:34 AM
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87 on the front 91 on rear on the oem MZ tyres

You should be able to get the MZ rear. Use the generic RE050 for the front if you can't find any MZ fronts.

RE050A Is their Asymmetric tyre
Old 09-02-2009 | 11:36 AM
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Speedy Ninebolts wins the prize! Cheers for the quick reply.

PS. The prize is my gratitude, sorry...
Old 09-02-2009 | 11:39 AM
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I've gone the other way and put Goodyear Asymmetrics on all four corners
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Are they any stiffer than GSD3s?
Old 09-02-2009 | 11:50 AM
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No idea, but I think I might of felt them flex a bit. Perhaps the ride is more comfortable than before. I'm not a finely tuned tyre Guru but so far they seem very good although I'm still playing with pressures.
Old 09-02-2009 | 12:20 PM
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Yep, I've found them pretty good, but I'm a bit of a fettler so fancy a change back to Bridgies!

I found 1-2psi over normal pressure makes them a little better. 33-34psi.
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