Have an 05 Road King Classic, have stock spoke wheels, with stock Dunlops. Rear only gave me 13,000 of use, riding 2-up. Approaching time to get another rear tire, as well as front this time. I see that Dunlop makes a slightly wider version of the D402 MU85B16 vs. MT90B16. Anybody know of an advantage or disadvantage to going wider? These are WIDE WHITE WALLS. Any other brands available that won't wear out after 13,000 (in wide white wall). Thanks

 

I would jump for joy if I was able to squeeze 13k miles out of my tires!!

 

Me too. These 407s of mine are gonna last 7000 miles tops.

 

Me too, after 7500 miles they seem to wear quickly, I may get 10 but it'll be almost bald by then.

To answer the original question. A wider tire will hydroplane easier (not a good thing). It also won't track tar snakes and other road groves as badly. It may give the bike a softer ride as well. Also some people just like the look of a wide tire.

 

And me as well. 10,000 tops riding one up on a Street Glide. You might find something that will last longer but it won't give you as much grip.

 

I was thinking the same thing! My cruiser I get 8k tops out of the rear. I have the Metzler ME 880 ( I thinks thats right) on it now but haven't rode it much since I got the Ultra. I heard they get pretty good mileage

Mark

 

The Dunlop Elite 3 (E3) may be the answer for those who can live without WW. I managed only 10k each out of two D402 rears, then switched to the E3. I now have 15k on the tire and there is about 40% of the tread remaining. I believe I'll get 20k out of this rear tire, and there is no downside to them, performance being very impressive in wet or dry. What's more, the tire's tendency to follow road imperfections (tar strips, rain grooves, etc.) is much less, almost non-existent.

 

I've gone with the Elite 3's, and they seem to wear pretty well. Better than D402 for me, but still not 13K. You're lucky in my opinion.

 

13K on a motorcycle rear tire is beyond excellent. They do not last like car tires and never have.

 

Ditto,,,went to D3's in 2003,if you keep your air right you can get 10,000 to 14,000.Depending on what you're riding on,and how you ride.Much better tire then came stock from HD.Also a great tire in the rain!