Geez, you guys really know how to make somebody feel good...
:wink: I got 12,200 miles on my OEM D250's and decided to get new tires yesterday because the 250's were a bit squirrely in wet weather with 1-3/32" of tread on both, depending upon where I measured.
I was at the Honda dealership for a small warranty fix and was concerned because I want to do more riding this year and we had just done a trip to western central PA over the weekend, noticing that the tires had become somewhat noisier. So, the question of buying tires now or later was being mostly answered by the timing of everything.
I spoke with the service manager, an honest guy with a ton of experience, asking what they had (or could get for me), even if I had to return in a week or so. He recommended the Metzeler right off the bat; they carry Metzeler (in stock), Avon (also in stock), and Dunlop (not available for a while). I decided to go with the Metzeler tires and be done with it. Before buying, I considered that one of my relatives works for Dunlop in Buffalo, NY - he actually makes motorcycle tires there. I am sure he will understand.
The first few miles were different, to say the least, probably due to the tires being new, my apprehension regarding new tires, and the inflation pressures of 45 and 45 PSI, as recommended by the Metzeler rep. After about ten miles, they really started to feel better, and by the time I arrived at home, they were pretty much broken in. I was told that the first 150-200 miles on the Metzelers should be on dry roads, in order that the release compound be totally scrubbed from the tread.
So far, there is no wobble, no noise, and great grip/ride/handling. I will post more on this with good and/or bad experiences in the future. As any brand of anything can and will provide good and bad experiences, it is my hope that these will be as good as so many people say they are..... time will tell.