Another Wide Glide Tire Thread
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Another Wide Glide Tire Thread
So I have been searching here and everywhere else for options on rear tire replacement on 2010 and newer wide glides. Lots of threads about this but nothing I could find recent. By now I would think someone else other than Pirelli, and Michellin would have a tire to fit. What are you guys running, my local Indy can replace the rear for me with the original Michillin for $400. Just wish I had some options.
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here's an article for those who think the Michelin is so great,,
http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/info...merican-elite/
I have this tire on the rear and it seem to be holding up really well, I have 8,000 miles on it & it has plenty of tread left, I'd estimate about 1/4" left, & no complints about performance though I don't drive too hard, I can say I've only had the back lock up once briefly while braking.
there are better looking tires but I'm all about long tread life, I hate spending $500+ having new tires installed.
http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/info...merican-elite/
I have this tire on the rear and it seem to be holding up really well, I have 8,000 miles on it & it has plenty of tread left, I'd estimate about 1/4" left, & no complints about performance though I don't drive too hard, I can say I've only had the back lock up once briefly while braking.
there are better looking tires but I'm all about long tread life, I hate spending $500+ having new tires installed.
Last edited by LunaticFringe; Sep 12, 2015 at 01:09 PM.
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here's an article for those who think the Michelin is so great,,
http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/info...merican-elite/
I have this tire on the rear and it seem to be holding up really well, I have 8,000 miles on it & it has plenty of tread left, I'd estimate about 1/4" left, & no complints about performance though I don't drive too hard, I can say I've only had the back lock up once briefly while braking.
there are better looking tires but I'm all about long tread life, I hate spending $500+ having new tires installed.
http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/info...merican-elite/
I have this tire on the rear and it seem to be holding up really well, I have 8,000 miles on it & it has plenty of tread left, I'd estimate about 1/4" left, & no complints about performance though I don't drive too hard, I can say I've only had the back lock up once briefly while braking.
there are better looking tires but I'm all about long tread life, I hate spending $500+ having new tires installed.
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So I have been searching here and everywhere else for options on rear tire replacement on 2010 and newer wide glides. Lots of threads about this but nothing I could find recent. By now I would think someone else other than Pirelli, and Michellin would have a tire to fit. What are you guys running, my local Indy can replace the rear for me with the original Michillin for $400. Just wish I had some options.
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So I have been searching here and everywhere else for options on rear tire replacement on 2010 and newer wide glides. Lots of threads about this but nothing I could find recent. By now I would think someone else other than Pirelli, and Michellin would have a tire to fit. What are you guys running, my local Indy can replace the rear for me with the original Michillin for $400. Just wish I had some options.
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.
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I have a 200 Michelin commander 2 tire on mine. Motorcycle super store had a good deal on them.
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You don't have stock rims.
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Here ya go. Buy it from here and then have it mounted.
http://www.chaparral-racing.com/prod...90-879439.aspx
http://www.chaparral-racing.com/prod...90-879439.aspx
Looks like JP Cycle has a 17/180 Scorcher on sale for about $240.
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/213-091
Last edited by Warp Factor; Sep 13, 2015 at 04:15 AM.
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It might be tough getting a 16" tire onto his 17" rim.
Looks like JP Cycle has a 17/180 Scorcher on sale for about $240.
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/213-091
Looks like JP Cycle has a 17/180 Scorcher on sale for about $240.
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/213-091
Last edited by craigffb; Sep 13, 2015 at 07:49 AM.