I am needing to replace my rear tire for the first time on my 79 ironhead, What is a good tire for a good price and is buying it online a better option

 

If you buy on line and fit it yourself, you may get a good price that way, however if you want someone else to fit it, I recommend you ask your local shops for a price to supply and fit. I get great service and prices from my local Yamaha dealer, by taking my Harley wheels in!

There is no simple answer to what the best tyre is. Buy a well known brand rather than a cheap one.

 

I prefer stock tires. Always had good luck with them. Yes, you can get a better price online.If you mount then yourself, be sure and ballance them.

 

I'm new to the site and new to harleys. What online bike sites do you all prefer to buy from?

 

I've gotten good prices and fast shipping from both these places - and the manufacture date on the tires were recent; that's important, some of the brick and mortar shops with low turnover can have some pretty old tires.

https://www.denniskirk.com/

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...0001&WT.srch=1

If you don't change your own tires, you'll need to find someone to do it for you; some shops might not like the idea of you buying tires online and asking them to change them. I've got the equipment and do my own. I've done enough to consider my used tire changer a good investment. I even get volunteer helpers, too:



Lots of opinions and arguments over what brand tire is best. My take on it, bikes and cars both, is traction is more important than mileage (how long they last). Usually you get the best of one or the other, but not both. Dunlops are a very long lasting tire, Avons and Metzlers not so much, but most folks that have tried them say they have better traction. The guys that put 20K a year on big touring baggers probably save a set of tires a year going with Dunlops over the European tires. Most of the time, you won't notice the difference in traction; it's when you do notice you're glad you have it... or wish you did.

 

metzlers.

 

I live in a small town and like to support the local shops where I can.