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Old 11-18-2012, 03:36 PM
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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!
 
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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!
there are none. someone said they heard maybe in the spring.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...nd-prices.html
 
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I saw that thread and posted to it. I've got to admit, this does surprise me that there are really no other alternatives for this wheel.
 
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I use the Metzeler MU85B16.

It is a narrower tire than stock, but I have put 50K + on them without issue.
 
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No one else will make the dual compound that Dunlop is doing now, MAYBE but doubtful. 15-17000 miles is hard to argue with on motorcycle tire life, why do you dis-like the dunlop? If I may ask.

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Originally Posted by ONEDOWNAND5UP
No one else will make the dual compound that Dunlop is doing now, MAYBE but doubtful. 15-17000 miles is hard to argue with on motorcycle tire life, why do you dis-like the dunlop? If I may ask.

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I got 15,000 on mine, which was good, and like the handling on the Dunlops.
 
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Originally Posted by ONEDOWNAND5UP
No one else will make the dual compound that Dunlop is doing now, MAYBE but doubtful. 15-17000 miles is hard to argue with on motorcycle tire life, why do you dis-like the dunlop? If I may ask.

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Not maybe,definitely. There is only one rear oem sized WWW tire made for the 2009-2013 road king classic.The only place to get it is from HD.
 
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Originally Posted by ONEDOWNAND5UP
No one else will make the dual compound that Dunlop is doing now, MAYBE but doubtful. 15-17000 miles is hard to argue with on motorcycle tire life, why do you dis-like the dunlop? If I may ask.

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Got 8,000 miles on rear and 11,000 miles on front before they were worn to about minimum tread depth.
 
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I don't blame you, the WWW look best on your bike.
 
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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.
What bike do you have those on?
 


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