Electra Glide Classic Tires
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Electra Glide Classic Tires
Whats the widest or best size tire for a 2003 Electra Glide Classic
I have Elite III Dunlops on both the front and rear and its time for
a new tire on the rear. ( stock size )
Thanks for the advice.
I have Elite III Dunlops on both the front and rear and its time for
a new tire on the rear. ( stock size )
Thanks for the advice.
I believe its a 140mm tire size.
We have some and others in stock, if you would like to check some out visit www.wanaryd.com.
Hope I was helpful!!
We have some and others in stock, if you would like to check some out visit www.wanaryd.com.
Hope I was helpful!!
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I have a Metzeler me 880 mu85 on my 2002, it's like 143mm. I did trim the belt guard a little. Dunlap makes the elite lll in a mu90 which is very close to the same size and should work.
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The front tire still has a lot of miles left on it
so I would like to get a matching tire for the rear
but wider, if possible. Or maybe not if people have
done it before and it doesn't handle well.
so I would like to get a matching tire for the rear
but wider, if possible. Or maybe not if people have
done it before and it doesn't handle well.
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Your stock tyre was probably an MU85, which corresponds to a 140/85. If you have the later 1 1/8" narrow belt you should find that a 150/80 will fit with ample clearance, however check load rating, as there are suitable versions, but also some lower rated tyres for lighter bikes. You are looking for a load rating of around 76/77.
A 150/80 has the same rolling diameter as the MU and to be frank I didn't detect any change in handling, just looks a bit better! If you have the wide 1 1/2" belt you may struggle to get it in - some members have reported getting one on, but I had to change to the narrow belt on my bike.
A 150/80 has the same rolling diameter as the MU and to be frank I didn't detect any change in handling, just looks a bit better! If you have the wide 1 1/2" belt you may struggle to get it in - some members have reported getting one on, but I had to change to the narrow belt on my bike.
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