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48 tires, stock size, thoughts/reviews?
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48 tires, stock size, thoughts/reviews?
I plan to keep the stock tire size on my 48.
Size = 130/90B16 73H & 150/80B16 77H
Has anyone had any experience with these particular tires?
Dunlop American Elite: https://www.dunlopmotorcycletires.co...merican-elite/
Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra: http://www.metzeler.com/site/us/prod...hon_ultra.html
Michelin Commander II: https://motorcycle.michelinman.com/U...ander-ii.html#
I've had the Dunlop American Elite tires on previous touring bikes. They wore well but I'm not convinced they have the best grip.
Are there any other options? (FWIW, I run matched front and rear tires which I suppose limits my options.)
Size = 130/90B16 73H & 150/80B16 77H
Has anyone had any experience with these particular tires?
Dunlop American Elite: https://www.dunlopmotorcycletires.co...merican-elite/
Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra: http://www.metzeler.com/site/us/prod...hon_ultra.html
Michelin Commander II: https://motorcycle.michelinman.com/U...ander-ii.html#
I've had the Dunlop American Elite tires on previous touring bikes. They wore well but I'm not convinced they have the best grip.
Are there any other options? (FWIW, I run matched front and rear tires which I suppose limits my options.)
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All the major brands have suitable tyres for us and each has it's champions around HDF! Tyres are a frequent topic of discussion. I'm another Avon fan, got them on three bikes and have used them on my Harleys since the 1970s. Cobras are their /90-/80 profiles, Storm for lower profiles, such as on my SuperLow and replacing the original Michelins.
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It occurs to me that the Scorchers are low profile, compared with most other Sporty tyres, and it's worth pointing out that Avon make a 150/70 Storm XM, not a 150/60, which is the stock size on my SuperLow. The Storm looks a bit more beefy and stands a little taller, but should be fine. Haven't ridden on my new one yet, as Spring has only just started to spring around here!
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The Scorchers are not Low Profile for the 48 and that's the size the OP is asking about.
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You could also try the 777; on ridersdomain.com the 130/90B-16 (73H) Shinko 777 Front H.D. Tire (black wall) goes for $79.60 and the 150/80B-16 (77H) Shinko 777 Rear H.D. Tire, again black wall, goes for $93.88. Free s&h. HTH
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