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11-18-2012, 08:32 PM

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True only one are Dunlops Cheesehead. I love them tho, go 12K on my rear one ans needs changing soon. But good mileage I say. BTW GO PACKERS! Ugly win today, but a win nonetheless....

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11-18-2012, 08:57 PM

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It's not that I necessarily don't like them...more so that I'd like to have some options that i'm not mandated to get from the dealership. I've heard a lot about Metzler's and their amazing handling.

I just like to have options...it's the American way.

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11-19-2012, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Toypuller

I use the Metzeler MU85B16.

It is a narrower tire than stock, but I have put 50K + on them without issue.

I am guessing that you mistyped there because I may have to raise the BS flag on 50K miles on a tire.

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11-19-2012, 07:09 AM

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I am guessing that you mistyped there because I may have to raise the BS flag on 50K miles on a tire.

Why??? I get a hell of lot more from mine!

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05-08-2013, 02:41 PM

The Cheesehead

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any new options out there that you may know about?

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05-08-2013, 04:19 PM

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Dunlop American Elite WWW frt $147.94, rr $192.50 @ www.americanmototire.com w/free shipping

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05-08-2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by The Cheesehead

I started doing research on potential replacement tires for my FLHRC, but I'm having a problem finding a suitable replacement for my rear rear 180 tire in a wide white wall other than the Dunlop stock one.

I intend to only replace the tires with WWW's and any of your thoughts and suggestions are very appreciated!

I gotta ask .... When you say Stock Dunlops ... do you also mean
Dunlop "Amerian Elite" same dual compound, different tread pattern, rear can be had for 200 + on sale various sellers.
I got mine at Chaparralmotorsports.com
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05-08-2013, 08:00 PM

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Bought spare one on ebay for $184.88 180/65B-16 Dunlop American Elite Wide White Wall Rear Tire-

$20 Off Motorcycle Tires Over $150+ *ATV Tires Excluded

delivered from chaparralmotosports. (they were running a $20 off special) They still have them for $204.88 shipped.

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12-21-2014, 08:40 AM

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Ok, a little late on this response...and yes. I'd like to put a set OD Metzger...on the OL ike but they don't come in WWW. I'm now at 14k miles on this set and need to get them changed in the spring.

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