Rear wide white wall recommendations?

[greenbarn]

I believe I read somewhere (i.g. on a tire fitment list) that the 150mm tire is even listed as an accepted alternative size.

[Pooh]

So there are no fitment issues with a 150 rear tire? I'm about to buy a set and definitely wanna go www.

[scamp62]

TO 49er:
Good eye my friend, that would be a 54' 550 Porsche Spyder, and a 1919 Stewart Raceabout.

[chief]

Yep I've used dunlop, maxxi and metz... stuck with the Metzlers.

[jack freeman]

MY 2002 800 HAS HAD METZLER SENCE  2005 TO ME HAVE SERVED ME WELL . I WOULD SUGGEST REAR SIZE 150  WIDE
WW.RIDES BETTER LOOK NICER . YOU SEE & FEEL THE DIFFERENCE .MAKE SURE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE PLUS 3 T 5 LBS
WILL STEER BETTER .WITH MORE WEIGTH & LONG RIDES

JACK

[49Reo]

I do like the Metzler's and have stuck with them !

Purty interestin' goodies in that there toy box of yours buddy.....what are they?

[CDNRatMan]

  I could not find a shinko in the required 140/90-16 in WWW.

[pcarrell]

I found the Metzlers to be VERY picky about pressures you run.  I was 4 pounds down on the rear and ran that way for maybe 75 miles before I noticed, and that rear tire was very obviously cupped.  At 13,450 miles the center tread began to pull away and it was replaced.

[scamp62]

I do like the Metzler's and have stuck with them !

[pcarrell]

I just switched from a Metzler 880 to a Shinko 777 about 2000 miles ago, and I have to say, I like the Shinko's better.  The grip seems better, as does the 2up comfort.  So far, my favorites have been the Continental Milestones, because they simply last forever, but if these Shinko's wear well, they might be a new favorite.  They are more grippy then the Conti's, so I'm wondering if it's a softer compound, which could affect wear.  So far, I'd suggest that if you're bigger into corner carving, the Shinko's might be the way to go.  If you like to take it easy, the Conti's will last forever!

[CDNRatMan]

  I know around here it is harder and harder to find WWW tires, so I will stick with my 888's because I like them and they work for me.

That is one finely decked out 800, and yes they do need them WWW to look their best....

[Dcardova]

Probably a redundant topic....but I am replacing a worn Metzler Marathon '880 on my 2003 800.  I was thinking of ordering the same tire (came with the bike when I bought it) but if someone has a good recommendation for a rear wide white...I'm all ears!