E3 Tires
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Check www.motorcyclesuperstore.com good prices and free shipping over $75
So thanks anyway! Funny how I ended up there...
I hope the rear fits. I went with the 160.
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Pasadena Cycles in Pasadena, Texas: 713-477-7139. [OOPS! Just saw you found another source...didn't read all the threads here before answering.]
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From: Houston, Texas
Wow! You're the first person I've heard about that installed a 160-80-16! Are your rims 3.50" as specified for that tire? It's interesting that you were able to fit this tire under your fender. Did you have to trim or remove your belt guard?
"Tubeless" means they can be used with or without a tube. All tires sold by HD are tubeless tires, but require tubes on unsealed laced rims.
For those interested in purchasing tires in the near future, Ron Ayers has free shipping on all orders of $100 or more till Jan. 4th. They currently have the MU90-16 rear for $116.88 and the MT90-16 front for $104.20.
I have the MU90-16 and don't notice any cosmetic issues, as they are only .01" taller than stock and .4" shorter than the 160's you installed. They are also .06" wider but neither dimension will cause clearance problems on newer bikes with 1" axles. What issues did you see with the MU90-16 on the rear?
I've had a rear installed now for about 8k miles and it is wearing over 50% better than the D402's I had installed previously. Performance is excellent in wet or dry, it doesn't wander on road imperfections like the D402 does, and for my needs I declare it a winner. It's lack of "approval" by the Moco is irrelevant to me, as if you'll recall they didn't approve synthetic oil till they started selling their store brand. They don't really "approve" anything that they don't sell.
"Tubeless" means they can be used with or without a tube. All tires sold by HD are tubeless tires, but require tubes on unsealed laced rims.
For those interested in purchasing tires in the near future, Ron Ayers has free shipping on all orders of $100 or more till Jan. 4th. They currently have the MU90-16 rear for $116.88 and the MT90-16 front for $104.20.
I have the MU90-16 and don't notice any cosmetic issues, as they are only .01" taller than stock and .4" shorter than the 160's you installed. They are also .06" wider but neither dimension will cause clearance problems on newer bikes with 1" axles. What issues did you see with the MU90-16 on the rear?
I've had a rear installed now for about 8k miles and it is wearing over 50% better than the D402's I had installed previously. Performance is excellent in wet or dry, it doesn't wander on road imperfections like the D402 does, and for my needs I declare it a winner. It's lack of "approval" by the Moco is irrelevant to me, as if you'll recall they didn't approve synthetic oil till they started selling their store brand. They don't really "approve" anything that they don't sell.
Yes, the rear 160/80 fit, with the closest point of contact being the belt guard, but that isn't an issue with the clearance I have. I was skeptical, as was the mechanic who actually did the install, but the tire sales/service guy had done this before on other Ultra's and has had good luck and response from his customers.
My wheels are not stock -- but they are stock size for '05 Ultras. I have the rolled chrome spoked wheels from HD. So far, so good on the tires. I think it is an upgrade well worth the money.
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I am old enough to have lived thru this radial VS bia tire debate with American built cars, I had a Pontiac that I put radials on in spite of all the advise against it------- the tires "hunted" for a week or so before they settled down----radial user since!!!!!!!
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Go with the E3, you will get use the black. Just think no more scrubbing white walls. I had 14,000 on my last rear E3.