07 FLHTC rear tire worn out whats a good one?
07 Electraglide Classic
leaning towards the stock D402 MU85B16...what other options and sizes without going to wide? which ones last a little bit longer? Just looking for some ol fashion advice and options but 8000 miles ..it's a slick [IMG]local://upfiles/22321/E277AC263E3445CB8D4ED3D714ECF3DA.jpg[/IMG] |
RE: 07 FLHTC rear tire worn out whats a good one?
I put a metzler on my heritage,and I really like it.
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RE: 07 FLHTC rear tire worn out whats a good one?
Ah'm goin' ta Michelin on mah next set - which should be in 'bout 3 months...;)
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RE: 07 FLHTC rear tire worn out whats a good one?
From personal experience I know Metzeler's make a real good tire, and I'm hearing good things about the Dunlop Elite 3. Continentals have a decent rep, never heard anything one way or another about Michelin, but that's a non-issue with me because I won't buy their tires anyway.
I probably won't go back with the stock tires; they have good traction but they sing when leaned over in a turn and they track lines on the road like a friggin houndog. It'll probably be Elite 3's for me. I have 5200 miles on my stock tires & the rear still looks reasonably new. |
RE: 07 FLHTC rear tire worn out whats a good one?
metzler on mine now. I had a little over 13,000 on my rear dunlop - it needed replacement
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RE: 07 FLHTC rear tire worn out whats a good one?
I've got about 8500 on my stock dunlops, starting to get smooth, I was wondering about Avons or Michelins, I hate the dunlops, they do track like an dog.
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RE: 07 FLHTC rear tire worn out whats a good one?
ORIGINAL: gordon188 I've got about 8500 on my stock dunlops, starting to get smooth, I was wondering about Avons or Michelins, I hate the dunlops, they do track like an dog. |
RE: 07 FLHTC rear tire worn out whats a good one?
I put Avon Venoms on my Fat Boy. They were great. Never locked the rear wet or dry, more than I can say for my Dunflops. I will putthe Venomson my SG when I need to. I would say it will depend on what is important to you, good grip or longevity? Personally I prefer good grip when I have to go into a turn in the wet. $200/tire every 6-8K.......a small price to pay.
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RE: 07 FLHTC rear tire worn out whats a good one?
I just purchased new Metzler ME880 Marathons for the front and rear of my '03 Electraglide Classic. Went with a 130 on the rear rather than a 140. The 130's came stock on '03 and earlier. I checked the belt clearance and believe the 140 would rub. I read a post about someone who tried a 140 on an '03 Glide and it rubbed like crazy. I figure I have run 130's, fully loaded on cross countries and never felt under tired. I have always run Dunlops...but never get more than 7500 mileson a rear. The stock front dunlop just turned 20,000 miles. Now you know why I am buying new tires. I have run Metzlers on my BMW 90/6 for years but that bike weighed 300lbs less than my Glide. I am concerned about the sidewalls though. The Dunlops are supposed to hold the bike upright even when flat. That is why HD recommends them.
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RE: 07 FLHTC rear tire worn out whats a good one?
I have run Metzlers on my BMW 90/6 for years but that bike weighed 300lbs less than my Glide. I am concerned about the sidewalls though. The Dunlops are supposed to hold the bike upright even when flat. That is why HD recommends them. |
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