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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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If you want to switch to Metzelers later, why not do it now? Why buy another Dunlop? Just curious...
 
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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Richard, I still have plenty of miles left on the front tire, and don't feel like swapping just yet. Besides, wallet's kind of thin right now.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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Not to pick at ya Paul...but you were just gonna buy a $250+install tire. The metz is definitely cheaper.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by SC-Longhair
Not to pick at ya Paul...but you were just gonna buy a $250+install tire. The metz is definitely cheaper.
And a much better tire.

I don't understand what the front has to do with the rear. Chances are you will replace the rear again before the front, why wait to change brands? And to put another Dunlop on to boot...
It's not difficult to change yourself Paul, get the Dyna beads and you don't need to pay for a balance either.
Check out Jakewilson.com. They have some inexpensive tire tools, you can get everything you need for less than you will pay to have the tire installed.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jto667
Can't get em meaning they don't make em anymore??? I'm due for a tire change myself
Originally Posted by MIKETOW
I just got my replacement 180. 43197-04A is now 43197-04B Dunlop 180, same tire it just says Harley Davidson on it instead of Screaming Eagle. An independent shop I use now picked it up at a dealership. Tire is still on the Dunlop site.
I asked about the 180 when I dropped it off. Writer said he'd have to check on pricing, as it wasn't on their special sale sheet, and call me back. He called when I got home, told me the price - only $20~ more than the 160, so I told him to put it on.

When I got there this morning and saw the repair order, it had 180/xx-16. I questioned it. He said he had to re-do the order because it had the wrong info on it. New one came up with the OE 160. Asked why it wasn't a 180 and he said they don't get them anymore, because they only sell what the most popular size is.

It was already mounted, so I didn't make a stink because I haven't ridden in a week and getting back on my scoot is more important to me than a fatter tire right now.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 07:59 AM
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Not to pick at ya Paul...but you were just gonna buy a $250+install tire. The metz is definitely cheaper.
I know you guys are trying to help. The 160 was $140.
 
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Originally Posted by 8541hog
I don't understand what the front has to do with the rear.
I was under the impression that it was unsafe to mix tire brands/styles.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 08:04 AM
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Someone gave you false info.... It was back when radials first came out, you did not mix radials and bias ply on the same car. I actually learned that first hand.
 
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Damn, live and learn, I guess. I'm wating for the dealer to open, so I can make a stink. I haven't mounted the wheel yet. I'm a bit pissed that they didn't call me to tell me they didn't have a 180.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 08:10 AM
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Just curious, what are they charging to mount and balance?

I started doing myself because the last time I had a dealer do it cost me 100.00, which was bullshit...
 
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