Avon Tire Fitment
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Avon Tire Fitment
I have a 2005 Ultra FLHTCUI with a rear Dunlop MU85 B16 77H.
Avon fitment guide P.21 states: FLHTCU years 2004-2008 rear 140/90 B16 77H.
J&P and Dennis Kirk fitment guide rear says use Avon MT90 B16 74H.
The MT is 130/90 B16 so its 10mm smaller and load rating goes from
77=908lbs to 74=827lbs.
I dont understand why they don't recommend Avon's 140/90 B16 with the same load rating as the old Dunlop.
Any thoughts?
Avon fitment guide P.21 states: FLHTCU years 2004-2008 rear 140/90 B16 77H.
J&P and Dennis Kirk fitment guide rear says use Avon MT90 B16 74H.
The MT is 130/90 B16 so its 10mm smaller and load rating goes from
77=908lbs to 74=827lbs.
I dont understand why they don't recommend Avon's 140/90 B16 with the same load rating as the old Dunlop.
Any thoughts?
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I have run a 140 90 16 Avon (or maybe it's 140 80 16... either way it's 140mm wide) Venom on my 02 RK and currently run the same size Metzler. Have also run the MU85 in a Metzler in the past. I removed the belt guard, as the tire contacted it. I also had to put a couple brake disc ahims between the wheel and pulley to keep the belt from contacting the edge of the tire. When pushing the bike backwards the belt 'walks' inward and rubs the tire while going backwards but returns to its normal position when going forward. It is very close to the tire, but doesn't rub as far as I know.
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