Dunlop sux
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I looked at the new WG. They look excellent all around and especially with the newer wider tire AND fender.
Thought the one I saw had the Dunlop on it...??
The rear wheel also looked wider than 4-1/2" too. So we tried to measure it and it looks like a 5-1/2" wheel.
Will the new Michelin 180-60/17 fit on a 4-1/2" wheel?
Anybody know?
Thought the one I saw had the Dunlop on it...??
The rear wheel also looked wider than 4-1/2" too. So we tried to measure it and it looks like a 5-1/2" wheel.
Will the new Michelin 180-60/17 fit on a 4-1/2" wheel?
Anybody know?
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TotalMotorcycle.com has the specs for the 2012 rear wheel as 17" x 4.5" which is the same size my 2010 had. The old Dunlops were 180/60/17 so no reason the new Michelins wouldn't fit the 4.5 wheel.
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No doubt there's more politics and budget concerns when the MOCO chooses their tires. There's not much we owners can do about that. But I never liked the stock Dunlops that came with my SB. Maybe the riders that like them are comparing them to even inferior tires that they had before. I wore out the back tire at 7000 and went to Avons front and rear. Never mind the huge difference in performance, I have over 8000 miles on it and there's still good tread left.
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I always hated dunlops in the rain. they would just slide everywhere. Real loosy goosy in the rear end. Sexy on a girlfriend. Bad on a bike. Just ran my michelin scorchers hard through the passes here in Montana at 80MPH during a thunderstorm with gravel on road. Things just stuck like glue. I cant post as to how long they will last since mine only have 1800 miles on them but so far im impressed with them. Metzlers and Avons are also great tires.
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Didn't Michelin get a contract a couple years back for authorized replacements? So maybe the Michelin man got a special rate from HD to supply factory installs. If MOCO saves $10.00 per tire and one million tires are installed, that's a good savings.
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Good point. They would probably do it for $.25....
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Gal owner on a 2007 Low Rider.... strictly rural riding. Average speed 55mph on asphalt roads. Tire pressure checked before every ride. 36psi rear, 30psi front.. Adjustable Progressive 430 shocks set for mid range firmness. Rear tire replaced in Nov 2009 at 5100 miles. Front tire replaced in Oct 2010 with 8,200mi. No 2 up riding....ever.
Wanted to replace rear in 2009 with the new (at the time) Michelin, but was worried about mixing mfg tires, so I went with the Dunny on the rear.
Next time however, I'm going to switch out both and go with the Michelin Scorchers.
Was told the low rider's 160/70VB-17 rear is a softer tire and as such, wears much faster than rears on a Softail or Baggers.
FYI, I get excellent prices and phenominal speed of delivery from Motorcycle Superstore. All tires they sell are fresh and not seconds.....like some others that offer them at cheaper prices. Also, free shipping via UPS is a plus too.
Wanted to replace rear in 2009 with the new (at the time) Michelin, but was worried about mixing mfg tires, so I went with the Dunny on the rear.
Next time however, I'm going to switch out both and go with the Michelin Scorchers.
Was told the low rider's 160/70VB-17 rear is a softer tire and as such, wears much faster than rears on a Softail or Baggers.
FYI, I get excellent prices and phenominal speed of delivery from Motorcycle Superstore. All tires they sell are fresh and not seconds.....like some others that offer them at cheaper prices. Also, free shipping via UPS is a plus too.
Last edited by LWOS; Jul 22, 2011 at 08:18 PM.
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My rear stocker Dunlop was showing steel at 5400 miles and the front was so cupped it looked like a dirt bike tire. Dealer blamed it on tires being 1lb low... Some guys claim 10,000 miles out of stock Dunlops but I don't see how.
After dealer said $400 to replace rear (that's with a sale they were running) I decided it was better to go another route... I could get a Metz rear for $220
After dealer said $400 to replace rear (that's with a sale they were running) I decided it was better to go another route... I could get a Metz rear for $220
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Well, I have 13,000 on my rear stock Dunlop now (StreetGlide) and it could go another 1 or 2000. I'm not a nut about checking pressure either, maybe once a month or so. Am changing it next week because Sturgis trip in a few weeks, otherwise I'd ride it a bit longer. My dealer charges $ 78 to mount and balance, and the tire is about $175 at the dealer. I had similar luck on my last bike, a RKC and will stick wth em as long as I'm getting decent miles out of them. I'm puzzled how some guys are saying they only get 7 or 8000 miles out of them. Don't get it. Ride safe guys!