What are my tire choices for a 17" wheel?
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08-16-2010, 07:01 PM
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What are my tire choices for a 17" wheel?
I ride a 2006 street bob, bought it used, came with a SE Dunlop GT502 180/60B17. I'm in need of a new rear tire, and I just can't justify spending $250 for a new GT502 180. I mean COME ON! I don't mind going back to the 160 size, but it seems that the OEM Dunlop is no longer available in the 17" wheel size. What are you guys running?
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08-16-2010, 08:26 PM
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About to go to Metzelers 880 Marathon 170 60 17 rear and 120 70 21 front both for less than 300 shipped
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com
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08-20-2010, 11:22 AM
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Thanks guys.
Bone11B: Let us know how those tires work out OK?
About to go to Metzelers 880 Marathon 170 60 17 rear and 120 70 21 front both for less than 300 shipped
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com
Bone11B: Let us know how those tires work out OK?
#5
08-20-2010, 01:15 PM
There's a place on ebay that sells the Michelin Scorcher 160/70-17 for $150 plus $19 shipping.
Love the way mine handles.
Looked for the GT502. No way, Jose. They're going for $250 almost everywhere. Take it or leave it. I think they're just simply low, really low, on stock and they're not going to give them away when they can't get enough stock in the first place.
Even Zanotti's is over $200, then you add in shipping, sooooo, I'm figuring that everybody is just low on stock.
Hopefully, maybe Michelin will jump into the 'Wide Tire' game by the time I need a new one. Dumflop is way low on my list of favorite tires. Especially for the money they want.
Love the way mine handles.
Looked for the GT502. No way, Jose. They're going for $250 almost everywhere. Take it or leave it. I think they're just simply low, really low, on stock and they're not going to give them away when they can't get enough stock in the first place.
Even Zanotti's is over $200, then you add in shipping, sooooo, I'm figuring that everybody is just low on stock.
Hopefully, maybe Michelin will jump into the 'Wide Tire' game by the time I need a new one. Dumflop is way low on my list of favorite tires. Especially for the money they want.
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I think I'll check out the Michelin Scorcher. Thanks.
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08-20-2010, 02:13 PM
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I ride a 2006 street bob, bought it used, came with a SE Dunlop GT502 180/60B17. I'm in need of a new rear tire, and I just can't justify spending $250 for a new GT502 180. I mean COME ON! I don't mind going back to the 160 size, but it seems that the OEM Dunlop is no longer available in the 17" wheel size. What are you guys running?
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08-20-2010, 02:22 PM
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https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...e-se-tire.html
Of course the price has changed, it is now $207.44
Of course the price has changed, it is now $207.44
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