Tires for 2008 Road King

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Mar 20, 2015 | 02:22 PM

Rich7944

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Tires for 2008 Road King

I tried in the Wheels & Tire Section but no luck.

Can someone educate me what tires they would recommend?
I have a have my preference of tires for my cars and truck (Bridgestone).
I have my preference on my Ninja 1000 (Road Pilot 4's)
But the Harley has me stumped.
I am more concerned with comfort and grip over life of the tire, I need a tire that will handle 2 people loaded up for a weekend cruise that will perform and not lose grip. The bike is a stock 08 Road King with crappy stock Dunlops on it that are worn out. I am in Washington state so it may see some wet roads once in awhile too.

Mar 20, 2015 | 04:21 PM

RevBlk

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My Roadking is an 07 so we have the same frame. I run Dunlop Elite3's on my bike and I am very happy with them. I have a fairing and a tourpak on my bike and ride 2 up quite a bit. I get about 10,000 miles out of a rear tire and about 25,000 miles out of a front. I run a 150 on the rear but have run a 160. Only reason I don't is its a bear to mount by yourself on a 3 inch rim. The last set were about 250 bux delivered to my door. I mount the tires myself so that's my only cost. Dealer here wants 800 to put new factory Dunlops on. I realize US prices are substantially cheaper but it gives you an idea. Good luck

Mar 20, 2015 | 09:11 PM

bigdumbnoitall00

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any other tire will be better than the 402 u got now. dunlop elite3 may be being replaced by the new american elite2,if u can't find a rear in mu85 the mu90 fits just fine.michelin commander2 get good reviews as well.

Mar 20, 2015 | 09:20 PM

2kids3pets

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Nothing wrong with OE Dunlop 402's

Mar 20, 2015 | 11:39 PM

Rich7944

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I have heard nothing good about the stock tires. They also track too much in the road snakes. Looking for something that gives a better ride too.

Mar 21, 2015 | 12:12 AM

qtrracer

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I have had decent results with the stock 402's. I have since changed my front wheel from a 16" to an 18" and have a 408 fitted and most likely my next rear will be a 150/80-16 Dunlop 401. Another brand I have used in the past and have had good results with on other HD's is Avon. Metzelers have never worked well for me on any bike.

Mar 21, 2015 | 12:47 AM

DBlass

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I had 402/407s and got about 16k on them. I always had a challenge on tight curves and low speed turning. I replaced them with Dunlop American Elites. Wow, what a difference. These tires seem to allow easy leaning while the old tires seemed to have flat center making it tough to roll onto the sidewalls while leaning the bike.