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Jun 6, 2008 | 08:49 AM

Tulsa Rambler

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Tire for my Ultra

Need to order a new tire for the back of my 02 Ultra today. Should I stay with the Dunlap 402 or shuld I try the Dunlap E 3. Am leaning toward the E3,&nbsp\\; just to try something new. Any ideas?
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Jun 6, 2008 | 09:43 AM

jmeyer58

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RE: Tire for my Ultra

I have had really good luck with the 402's.&nbsp\\; I average over 10k for the rear tire and over 20 on the front without hitting the wearbars.

Jun 6, 2008 | 11:02 AM

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RE: Tire for my Ultra

I put a Avon 140 on the rear and a 130 on the front of my 03 Ultra this week, they look a lot different than the Dunlops and are really quiet, suppose to be great in the rain. I guess time will tell. Gary

Jun 6, 2008 | 11:10 AM

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RE: Tire for my Ultra

Whatever you decide I'd match the front tire to the rear...&nbsp\\; If you change to a E3 on the rear, put one on the front also..&nbsp\\;

Jun 6, 2008 | 11:25 AM

Tinkermc

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RE: Tire for my Ultra

I put on a Metz 880 and at almost 10,000 miles it looks new and handles like a rail rain or dry.

Jun 6, 2008 | 11:29 AM

jeffbarb17

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RE: Tire for my Ultra

I run Metzlers because of my riding style and because i've tried other over the past years. Tires choice depends on a lot of factors......My suggestion would be to try a few other brands to find what is right for you.....just my $.02...............

Jun 6, 2008 | 11:29 AM

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RE: Tire for my Ultra

Well I just ordered a set, will put them on next week. I have an Iron Butt ride the week after so I will get a good test then.
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Jun 6, 2008 | 12:37 PM

Little Mike

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RE: Tire for my Ultra

+1
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for the ME880s by Metzler.&nbsp\\;

Jun 6, 2008 | 01:11 PM

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RE: Tire for my Ultra

Asks for advise instead of looking at 10,000 tire posts........ 3 hours later ordered tires.

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