Time for a new rear tire and I have been thinking about trying out the Elite 3. Which one do I need?

MT 90B-16 or MU 90B-16

The 160/80 B-16 is only 3/8" wider than my 150 Metzeler and should slide in without much problem. Anyone do this yet?

Also is there any problem with running a E3 on the rear and a Metz on the front?

 

I did the 160/80/16 and have zero problems with it. It really looks better from the back end now with a little fatter tire.

 

Thanks.

What about running two different tread patterns, anyone have any problems?

 

Should'nt be a problem, they have simaliar tread pattern, but why would you? Why not run either Mets front and rear or both E3's. The Mets have a little softer compound than the E3, so the E3 will last a little longer.

 

MU 90B-16 is the same size as the Mu85b16 or close anyway...I have been thinking of putting a bigger tire on my 07 FLHTC but my fender is offsett and i really don't want to chance it...

 

ran my first E-3 rear, with a Metz front..... had no problems..... used the MT on my bike....

 

The MU is nearly the same size as the stock 402.
It also has a higher load rating than the MT.
No problem with different tread on front.

 

I have the 160 on 07 FLHTC and had an Avon Venom on front w no problem but for $100 I got a new E-3 for Front and I do like the feel better, probable just psch.

 

Ran an E3 rear and D402 front for about nine months and no problems except the usual D402 groove tracking. I installed an E3 front two months ago and groove tracking has decreased.

 

E3 on the front of my bike and 402 on the rear. Not working for me. Got a bad wag. going with E3 on rear tomorrow. Only got 2000 on rear tire, what a bummer.