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Old 07-16-2013, 10:15 AM
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Ok so my stock tire size on my 06 EGC call for front MT 90B-16 72H my rear calls for MU 85B-16 77H What I need to know is what other sizes will fit?
 
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That's it! An MT is actually 130/90 and an MU is 140/85. You may be able to squeeze in a 150/80, but on my bike I fitted a later spec 1 1/8" wide belt to get it in. Things are darned tight in there, between the belt and the edge of the tyre. There are 150/80s available with the same load rating as the MU, but be sure to check, as it is also a popular size for much lighter bikes, so some that size are not man enough for a heavy touring bike.
 
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Ok so i'm looking at the Commander 2 and they are showing .
Front as a 130/90B-16 73H and the Rear is showing 130/90B-16 73H or 140/90B-16 77H???
 
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Originally Posted by grbrown
That's it! An MT is actually 130/90 and an MU is 140/85. You may be able to squeeze in a 150/80, but on my bike I fitted a later spec 1 1/8" wide belt to get it in. Things are darned tight in there, between the belt and the edge of the tyre. There are 150/80s available with the same load rating as the MU, but be sure to check, as it is also a popular size for much lighter bikes, so some that size are not man enough for a heavy touring bike.
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Also just a note, the MU 85 does have several 32nd's more tread depth, new, then the MT or 140/150.
 
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Originally Posted by Glockmeister
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I have the Dunlop E3s touring tire on my 2008 FLHRC great tires .
For your bike the front would be MT90B16 and for the rear MU90B16 the rear tire is just slightly wider and taller than you stock tire . It will fit fine.
 

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130/90/16 front and 150/80-16 rear
 
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Originally Posted by baust55
I have the Dunlop E3s touring tire on my 2008 FLHRC great tires .
For your bike the front would be MT90B16 and for the rear MU90B16 the rear tire is just slightly wider and taller than you stock tire . It will fit fine.
Dennis Kirk is showing the rear as a MT not MU? says load range C. should I be worried about getting the MT for the rear instead of MU.?
 
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130/90/16 front and 150/80-16 rear
If w/w's not an issue, I like what I see on the specs of the 150/16 rear Metz 888. reinforced and load capacity etc. May be the best choice today.
 


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