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Sep 13, 2015 | 08:18 AM

#11

Lotaluck

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From: NE Ohio

Thanks for all the tips and links. Looks like Michelin is still the only option. Was hoping for something that I could squeeze a few more miles out of.

Sep 13, 2015 | 09:26 PM

#12

dirtdobber

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From: sand mountain Alabama

We have a 2010 wide glide and not much choice for the 180 rear tire.
I went to a 170 series tire. They fit much better than almost all 180's do.
I think I have better traction but I do know I get better mileage.
Just a thought
I did a burn out on both the 180 vs 170. The 170 had more tire on the ground by over a inch.
I'm not say for you to do it. But it is a option for a better selection.
I have no idea why HD used a narrower rear wheel on the wide glide than the other Dyna bikes are. That is the problem with the 180 tire selection.

Sep 13, 2015 | 10:22 PM

#13

dublenut

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From: san marcos tx

Quote:

Originally Posted by craigffb

You don't have stock rims.

Your correct. I don't have the stock spokes but I'm positive that my HD reapers are the same size as stock spokes. The 200 will fit the 17x4.5 wheel.

Sep 13, 2015 | 10:41 PM

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2500hdon37s

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From: Mid-MO

Quote:

Originally Posted by craigffb

Here ya go. Buy it from here and then have it mounted.

http://www.chaparral-racing.com/prod...90-879439.aspx

Motorcycle Super Store has them too but they are $40 more. Revzilla is also selling them but they are higher the MSS.

Motorcycle superstore price matches, they price matched both of my night dragons when I purchased them a few weeks ago no questions asked.

I'd suggest the night dragons for a great performance tire.

Sep 13, 2015 | 10:46 PM

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2500hdon37s

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Originally Posted by dublenut

I have a 200 Michelin commander 2 tire on mine. Motorcycle super store had a good deal on them.

As much as I love my commander II's and have had them on multiple bikes, be careful with them as they get low on tread.

I ride corners a lot and they stayed quite round but the tread is made just in the wrong way that they feather in a bad spot and make low speed and cornering like taking off from a 4-way stop and turning a bit spooky. They'll slip pretty easy once worn and they start to feather a bit, I didnt notice that they were feathered until I took them off my bike (still on the wheel.) But otherwise they're a great tire for good mileage. Also I never felt near as confident with them on wet roads as I do with most other tires.

Last edited by 2500hdon37s; Sep 13, 2015 at 11:04 PM.