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Old May 3, 2015 | 07:16 PM
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where is the cheapest place to get one. and should i go with the 240 or 250 rear? looking at getting the dunlop elite 3.

so looks like i can get the factory tire for $261 and the elite 3 in the 240 size for $191. both prices shipped.
 
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I have a Dunlop Elite on the back of my Fatboy, and it has 3k miles on it, still looking like new. No traction problems too. I have a matching front on the way.
 
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bike only has 2k moles on it. so i will have the front for quite a while. so i am leaning towards the stocker just because i don't love mixing tire compounds.
 
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Old May 3, 2015 | 09:59 PM
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I'm staying with the stock one too. I have the tire and wheel warranty which paid for itself already, but soon I'll be buying a rear too.
 
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I usually run the 250 dunlop with good results on my rocker. Rides great in the rain also. Good pricing at DK and MSS.
 
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Originally Posted by Jersey Drew
bike only has 2k moles on it. so i will have the front for quite a while. so i am leaning towards the stocker just because i don't love mixing tire compounds.

What happened? Why are you replacing a tire w/ just 2K on it?
 
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Got a flat while out riding yesterday.

so should i just get a stocker or the elite 3? not sure which to get. the elite 3 is the cheaper choice.
 
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A buddy mentioned this to me - whatever you get, make sure it's still under warranty from the manufacturer.


Most manufacturers warranty their tires two ways - either a few years from the date they were sold or a few years from the date they were manufactured. The build date is molded into the sidewall.


Lot's of times, retailers will sell tires dirt cheap because the tires' warranties are getting close to expiring - or already expired!


So, make sure that screaming tire deal is actually for NEW tires...
 
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just found the elite 3 in the stock 240 size for $170 shipped. and from a company that is not too far away. i may just grab that.
 
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I just slapped a Metzeler me880 marathon 260/40r18 on my Breakout.
Really nice difference, very noticable, fills in the fender nicely.
I can shoot up some pics later if ya like.
Handles like a dream.
 
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