New rears on the breakout
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E3 is installed. 3 things I noticed out the gate. The main wear appears to cover a much broader area on these than the stock 240s which seemed to have 3 inches of untouched space on either side. I also noticed the ride seems a lot smoother than the 240. Hard to describe, but this wheel seemed to just roll through pot holes and the like and I hardly noticed. Also, this wheel feels like it rolls along the road and leans left and right with absolute ease. Anyone else experience similar?
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E3 is installed. 3 things I noticed out the gate. The main wear appears to cover a much broader area on these than the stock 240s which seemed to have 3 inches of untouched space on either side. I also noticed the ride seems a lot smoother than the 240. Hard to describe, but this wheel seemed to just roll through pot holes and the like and I hardly noticed. Also, this wheel feels like it rolls along the road and leans left and right with absolute ease. Anyone else experience similar?
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E3 is installed. 3 things I noticed out the gate. The main wear appears to cover a much broader area on these than the stock 240s which seemed to have 3 inches of untouched space on either side. I also noticed the ride seems a lot smoother than the 240. Hard to describe, but this wheel seemed to just roll through pot holes and the like and I hardly noticed. Also, this wheel feels like it rolls along the road and leans left and right with absolute ease. Anyone else experience similar?
I don't have personal experience with the other recommended brands but the overwhelming testimonial evidence suggests you can't go wrong with anything when replacing the OEM 240. Compared to E3's , OEM 240's are like hoops of concrete.
Another flaw in the handling ointment is tire pressures IMHO. In an effort to improve on wear characteristics, I've dropped cold tire pressure in my E3250 to 37 psi. Handling is not compromised and wear,,, dunno yet. Running a tire pressurized to its maximum load rating when its actual load is half of that, makes no sense unless you're in the business of selling tires IMHO.
Last edited by HKMark23; Jun 8, 2016 at 05:51 AM.
E3 is installed. 3 things I noticed out the gate. The main wear appears to cover a much broader area on these than the stock 240s which seemed to have 3 inches of untouched space on either side. I also noticed the ride seems a lot smoother than the 240. Hard to describe, but this wheel seemed to just roll through pot holes and the like and I hardly noticed. Also, this wheel feels like it rolls along the road and leans left and right with absolute ease. Anyone else experience similar?
I am on my second set of stock Dunlops, because I was too stupid to change (was not on this forum back then). Waiting to wear out my stock tires before I switch to either the Metzeler or E3, both of which my dealer said they would install. There is massive amounts of info posted on this topic, but I appreciate this thread. Thanks guys.
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I like the dunlops, but get about the same mileage from either.
Note of caution...i tried a veerubber 260 and the tire failed with a patch about 4x12 inches delaminated and on closer inspection had pieces of cord floating around in the exposed rubber...don't go there...never saw a tire fail like that...
Ride safe.
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Matte, thanks for the note and the picture. I know some other folks have already done this, but if you have a picture of the stock tire from the same perspective please post it. I am trying to judge the "fullness" of the rear fender with the larger tire. I think it will look more filled up, which is what I am after.
I am on my second set of stock Dunlops, because I was too stupid to change (was not on this forum back then). Waiting to wear out my stock tires before I switch to either the Metzeler or E3, both of which my dealer said they would install. There is massive amounts of info posted on this topic, but I appreciate this thread. Thanks guys.
I am on my second set of stock Dunlops, because I was too stupid to change (was not on this forum back then). Waiting to wear out my stock tires before I switch to either the Metzeler or E3, both of which my dealer said they would install. There is massive amounts of info posted on this topic, but I appreciate this thread. Thanks guys.
Also something to consider: tire is made by Dunlop (same as the stocker). Can be bought online for 160 and with dealer install, only came to 275 total. I was quoted at over 300 by HD just for the stock tire (before install). That alone was worth it to me. But short of lowering the bike, I think what you see here is the most "filled" you will get.
Note: You can only quick reply because you are not logged into the forum. Your home computer probably stays logged in automatically. Anyway, that is my guess....
Last edited by riknbeth; Jun 8, 2016 at 10:17 AM. Reason: added note
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