Tires
Thread Starter
|
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 4,798
Likes: 5,889
From: Knoxville
Tires
Anyone have a suggestion for new tires in eastern Tennessee?
Thunder Mountain HD, wants $565 plus for a rear tire install.
May as well load up trailer and drive to Phoenix and pay for simple install and have bike to ride. I have tires for life back there.
Just need reliable recommendations if anyone has any.
Thunder Mountain HD, wants $565 plus for a rear tire install.
May as well load up trailer and drive to Phoenix and pay for simple install and have bike to ride. I have tires for life back there.
Just need reliable recommendations if anyone has any.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 12,076
Likes: 2,732
From: Traverse City
Anyone have a suggestion for new tires in eastern Tennessee?
Thunder Mountain HD, wants $565 plus for a rear tire install.
May as well load up trailer and drive to Phoenix and pay for simple install and have bike to ride. I have tires for life back there.
Just need reliable recommendations if anyone has any.
Thunder Mountain HD, wants $565 plus for a rear tire install.
May as well load up trailer and drive to Phoenix and pay for simple install and have bike to ride. I have tires for life back there.
Just need reliable recommendations if anyone has any.
Last edited by Backforty; Jun 2, 2023 at 04:48 PM.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 3,258
Likes: 522
From: USA
Unless you can remove the rim yourself, you have to pay labor, which may be in the $125 per hour range.
Sure, independent or other shop shopping is an option.
FWIW Yes, tire cost and install are almost funny.
For a 10 year old tubed tire Sportster the dealer wants near $1000 for OEM tires and install.
So, could say a quarter of its value is tires.
Sure, independent or other shop shopping is an option.
FWIW Yes, tire cost and install are almost funny.
For a 10 year old tubed tire Sportster the dealer wants near $1000 for OEM tires and install.
So, could say a quarter of its value is tires.
Supporter
Joined: Apr 2023
Posts: 483
Likes: 485
From: The Late Great Golden State
My local indy shop charges $180 to mount and balance both wheels with the wheels on the bike. Bring the wheels off the bike should save money, or as mentioned go the Cycle Gear route, or do it yourself to save. The tires themselves are expensive enough.
Supporter
Joined: Apr 2023
Posts: 483
Likes: 485
From: The Late Great Golden State
I know shop labor rates have gone up, at indy shops, too, but that seems totally whacked. How do they justify or account for that?
Trending Topics
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 17,684
Likes: 6,062
From: Niagara, Ontario, Canada
That sounds rather high to me, sorry no recommendations down there. Maybe ask them to explain that price, I would. Probably have to much work on their books........
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 563
Likes: 370
From: Grimville just past Kurmsville
I just did tires, front and rear on my 2014 XL1200T. (I switched brands and sizes but that's left for another thread.) Local stearlership is having a 15% off tire sale. Bought the tires from them cheaper than anywhere else. I mean A LOT ($35 to $40) cheaper. They tried to make up the difference (over charging) for mounting and balancing. If you can or you are willing to do your own mounting and balancing shop around. Break out the irons, spoons and static balancer.
Going to need a new rear tire in the near future for my Wide Glide. The stealership is $45 cheaper then anywhere else, I am going to get the Wide Glide tire while the getting is good put it on the shelf for things to do when there is nothing to. Which will be never because there is always something to do.
Going to need a new rear tire in the near future for my Wide Glide. The stealership is $45 cheaper then anywhere else, I am going to get the Wide Glide tire while the getting is good put it on the shelf for things to do when there is nothing to. Which will be never because there is always something to do.
