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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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Hey Guys
I tried a search on tire replacement for my 2006 FLHTCUI EGC but there is so much info to sift through, so I got lazy and have gone the easy route.
A) Do I have to stay with the HD tyre from the HD dealer.
B) If not what choices do I have brandwise.
C) I would like wide white wall tires if possible.
D) I have used Maxxis Tires on metric tourers in the past and found them OK.
E) I am looking for advise on which tire to use ( higher milage is important to me ).
F) I would prefer not to hand over anymore $ to the dealer if possible ( I havent had the best experience with dealers so far )

Thanks inadvance
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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20 YRS ON HOGS...

JUST BUY DUNLOPS!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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BUY DUNLOPS FROM SUPPLIERS LISTED IN CYCLE MAGAZINES.. !!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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i agree with the dunlops. have had 7 sets of them and never a problem. tirerack.com has good deals.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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You want to eliminate the Dunlop shimmy? Get Metzeler 880's for much improved ride/handling.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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Metzeler 880's at www.ronayers.com
 
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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My buddy has a brand new set of narrow whites he took off his 07 Classic when he had blackwalls put on if you are interested.

 
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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Does your buddy provide free shipping to Oz,
 
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They don't call them "DunCrap" for nothing! Metzeler, Michelin, Avon are all better than stockD-lops. D-lops get the uneven wear patterns, they stick average to dry pavement and below average on wet.
 
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