180 tire on a street bob
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RE: 180 tire on a street bob
The Dunlop is a SE version and is very soft. It rides great, but it won't last. The kit comes with a few bolts that have thinner heads for tire clearance in the fender. My dealer tried to force me to buy the kit, but it's not needed on the Wide Glide. Some here say it's not needed for the SB either. I'm sure they're chime in.
You won't believe the difference in how the 180 feels compared to the 160.
You won't believe the difference in how the 180 feels compared to the 160.
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RE: 180 tire on a street bob
Here's everything. You can get by with just changing the tire. Prices below are from Zanotti's.
43197-04A Dunlop Screamin' Eagle GT502 180/60B17 $ 150.50
[align=left][/align][align=left]40502-06 Dunlop Tube $ 17.12[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]43101-06 Dunlop Rim Strip $ 1.00
59514-06 Rear Fender Inner sideplate (one for each side of the inner fender) $9.87each[/align]
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RE: 180 tire on a street bob
just replaced my SE Dunlop, it lasted aout 6500 miles. Wanted an Avon but they do not make a 180 on a 17 inch rim. Went with a Continental, currently have mixed feelings. That Metzlerr looks good may reconsider here shortly. I do like that the Continental has more arc on it thouogh, lets me lay over in corners faster than the SE.
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RE: 180 tire on a street bob
180 dunlop... go with the avon or metzler... bettter tire, love the way this one handles hate the way it wears... I had to go in back at the dealer and put the damb tire on myself cause the mechanic kept telling me that it would not fit and the people on forums lie.... he looked like a moron when i did it myself! (well i did not balance it myself, the shop "kid" did that for me for $20) no matter what they tell you it will fit... you may have to rewire the signals though, i ripeed mine out on the way home (figured i would) but i re ran the lines when i got home no problem!
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