I need tires....

Called Competition cycle in Dania Beach... 437.00 American Elite.

North Miami Harley 550.00 Dunlop OEM

Sunrise Harley 820.00
Dunlop OEM
Exact tires as above!!! Nearly 300.00 difference

 

Sunrise probably only uses Certified Harley Air in them when they refill them. Some dealers only use Regular ol' compressed air that may void your warranty. If you do go with Sunrise, make sure they will swap it out with the "Winter Blend" for free when it cools down.

 

Rotflmao

 

$437...........is that for Front AND Rear??

 

Just order them from Jake Wilson or Motorcycle Superstore. When they show up invite some of the Crew over for a cook out. Tell them to bring tire tools to flip burgers.

 

Try Gina,
she has been more than reasonable on anything I have quoted.
But I think she uses aftermarket air, not the Harley air, but I'm sure you can find some on e-bay for a very good price.
Thanks for the reminder and the ad JD.

 

Yup.... a couple of weeks ago I just spent $500+ for a pair of OEM tires. By the time you pay for mounting/balancing, recycling fees, shop supplies, labor, and tax, you end up with a pretty hefty bill.

I never considered the price of AIR. LOL.....The newest craze is nitrogen; but I didn't go for that.

Be careful if you mail-order. Some of the oldest tires on earth will be shipped directly to your front door. A buddy of mine just received a new rear tire that turned-out to be 7 years old after decoding the manufacturing stamp/code. I don't think I like em that old, no matter what minimal discount you get.

How many miles did you get out the ones you're trying to replace? Were they OEM or other?

 

If you order on-line, it's best to stick with the high volume suppliers.

I usually go with Jake Wilson or Motorcycle Superstore, whichever is cheaper the day I order. Both ship quick and FREE, and I've never received a tire that wasn't manufactured within the past 12 months.

My local indy charges a flat $25 to mount and balance if you carry in the tire and wheel. To inflate, I use a "custom" blend of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% misc. gasses.

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Good idea Dave, thanks. I don't have worry about the Harley air. I bought their compressor that converts the air around you to an 80/20 Harley air mix. Not ideal, but good in a pinch.

 

Yes, front and rear... All prices out the door. When I told HD in Miami the price the service guy said to check the date on the sidewall to make sure they are fresh, and free of dry rot.