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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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dont know a whole lot about these tires, but I can say that I have friends that use them and love them. They all ride 2 up and have never had a problem... good luck with your choice!

 
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Old May 1, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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Just to finish the posting....
I went with the stock Dunlop replacement.
Next time I will try the Metzlers when I replace both tires.








 
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Old May 2, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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HI received the same info from dunlop as thefixeri do beleive if they tested them for 2 up they would probablybeok i would consider it but my concern is if you have an accident because of the blow outor hurt riding 2 up how would that affectyour insurance companyif they know that the tires are not rated for 2 up.would they pay or would they not because you should not have 2up
 
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Old May 3, 2008 | 04:39 AM
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I have have PTs on my RK Police since I bought it & the wife and I have had no problems. Don't know what I'll do when it comes times to replace them.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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my roadking police is stock police issue and could not ride 2up if i wanted too.have had 3 flats(1 front,2 rear)and these tires really saved the day.would hate to go back to non bead retention
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 01:46 AM
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If you guys are worried about a flat tire why not put Ride-On sealant in them.If the Manufacturer says "NO" and the law in some States forbids their use for normal riding,why risk?
 
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Originally Posted by jcambler09
my roadking police is stock police issue and could not ride 2up if i wanted too.have had 3 flats(1 front,2 rear)and these tires really saved the day.would hate to go back to non bead retention
john in las vegas
WOW!!! 4 years old thread.
 
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Get a buddy to try it and see if he finds the same. If so, replace the tire, sounds like its not good thing to be on.
 
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Get a buddy to try it and see if he finds the same. If so, replace the tire, sounds like its not good thing to be on.
wow 7 year old post hope he figured it out by now
 
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Learned something new today. Just purchased a 2011 road king flhp 4, 400 miles on her and tires are dry rotted ,will need new tires, will check to see if original police tire are on it
 
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