Dunlop Elite 3's
Road Master
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From: NC Mountains
tires?
What about Michelins? Ever tried the Commanders? I been thinking about trying those and would like feedback on 'em....
You won't have any problems doing that. And once the front wears out, go with the Elite 3's front and rear. I've been through them all, and I really like the Elite 3's. You can always get a screamin' deal on them online, and they handle, last, and perform great. The last set (front and rear) cost me less than $210 shipped to my door. Shop for free shipping, RonAyers.com or DennisKirk.com have been good to me... Good luck
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
Those are the sizes I'm running, which fit perfect. The MU90 is only .01" higher and .06" wider than the MU85 D402's. Someone here managed to stuff a 160-80 under his SG (pre-'09), but he had very little clearance and the specs don't match up to the clearance I have on my bike. Tires apparently change shape over time, too. The MU90 on my bike now is 3mm wider overall than the MU90 I just mounted on my spare wheel two weeks ago that hasn't been run. Production tolerances? I doubt it. I think in time with weight applied they bulge out a bit.
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Tires apparently change shape over time, too. The MU90 on my bike now is 3mm wider overall than the MU90 I just mounted on my spare wheel two weeks ago that hasn't been run. Production tolerances? I doubt it. I think in time with weight applied they bulge out a bit.
Tires apparently change shape over time, too. The MU90 on my bike now is 3mm wider overall than the MU90 I just mounted on my spare wheel two weeks ago that hasn't been run. Production tolerances? I doubt it. I think in time with weight applied they bulge out a bit.
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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)
I'd agree that the Metz are better than stockers in the wet. But the stockers are Dunlop 402's or 407's. They're not Dunlop Elite 3's, which is what I was referring to. They are a completely different tire, with much better handling in the wet roads... in my opinion...
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
Im running an E3 rear and stock front. Barely stretched the stock dunlop over 6,000 miles. Ive got over 2,000 on the E3 and still looks brand new. I will absolutley be putting an E3 on the front when the time comes. Cant beat the price and the way these tires handle over stock rubber.
Cruiser
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From: Wickliffe, Ohio
I have the E3 160/80 on the rear of my '07 Street Glide. Fits fine and feels great. I decided to change out the front too while I was at it even though the stock 402 still had some life left. There is a noticable improvement in performance.
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My thanks to y'all for this good info and I got a pair onto my '07 RK today (went with MU90 on rear). Obviously cannot add anything to what's already been said other than I sure do like the BWs against chrome spokes. I know - I'm odd - but I like the way my "fast color" scoot looks even more now. I did note a bit more noise from the front but that's probably just "new" and will disappear.
Thanks again,
Steve
Thanks again,
Steve
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