Tire Poll
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
There are no radial sizes that fit any stock HD rim that I'm aware of, certainly none of the touring family prior to '09. You should look at the MT90-16 front (stock size) and either the 160-80-16 or MU90-16 rear. I've been running the MU90 which has dimensions almost identical to the stock MU85 D402, but some have fitted the 160 with success. The rim spec is 3.5" for the 160 and stock HD is 3.0", so it will be out-of-spec to mount it, and its width is a very tight fit. That said, nobody who's mounted them has complained.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 449
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From: The Woodlands, TX
Great thread. I'm actually going through the same dilema as the OP right now. I was looking at the E3's on denniskirk, but I didn't know of all the other places too, so I'd like to throw a thanks in as well.
Joe
Joe
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Tulsa, OK
Elite 3 now.
My last set was Avon Venom, I liked them too.
I've got 5k on my rear now and it still looks new.
This would have been a good poll, I'm way too lazy to go read through all of the replies
My last set was Avon Venom, I liked them too.
I've got 5k on my rear now and it still looks new.
This would have been a good poll, I'm way too lazy to go read through all of the replies
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,916
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From: Sunshine State
Put the E3s on my '08 FLHTC today. Went with the 160/80-16 rear and it is a tight fit, very tight, really tight ...don't appear to be rubbing but I'll probably end up removing the belt cover or "modding" it a bit for peace of mind.
+1 on http://swmotorubber.com/index.php?os...e5972b7c90db0d
Paid $97.50 for the MT90B-16 and $132.50 for the 160/80-16, shipped, got them in 4 days.
Bike to local indy, mount front/rear + balance + 6% tax = $88.00
Short ride home under rain, bike felt a lot better, more stable than with the 402s.
Hoping for better weather.
+1 on http://swmotorubber.com/index.php?os...e5972b7c90db0d
Paid $97.50 for the MT90B-16 and $132.50 for the 160/80-16, shipped, got them in 4 days.
Bike to local indy, mount front/rear + balance + 6% tax = $88.00
Short ride home under rain, bike felt a lot better, more stable than with the 402s.
Hoping for better weather.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 449
Likes: 1
From: The Woodlands, TX
I just ordered my E3's a minute ago. $214 shipped. I also used the code CPG91 for a $10 gift card for a $100 purchase. Estimated delivery day is Monday. That's quick!
The Indy down the street quoted an hour - hour and a half labor @ $45/hr.
Thanks for the all the info. Love HDF.
The Indy down the street quoted an hour - hour and a half labor @ $45/hr.
Thanks for the all the info. Love HDF.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Tellico Plains, Tenn.
After readin many favorable reviews of the Dunlop Elite 3's I am having a set mounted on my wheels. Hopefully they will track better than the 402's especially on the rain grooved sections of I-75 near Atlanta. The increased mileage will be a big plus too since I ride approx. 500-700 miles a week .
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Snow Hill, NC
Ordered a rear yesterday fromJakewilson.com $117.00 delivered. I hope it will solve my mileage issue. I am at about 7k 0n my 402 and have mabe 1 or 2k left on it...Enough for one more trip to the NC hills on memorial day weekend...
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
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With the 402's I was only getting 10K but with the E3's I get 15-16K donot feel the groves in the road. It doesn't shimmy over steel great bridges and they handle great. Will not use another tire.
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From: Snow Hill, NC
Somebody asked if you were using 402 in the front..Really i have never experienced any ill handling to be worriied about when using mixed brands or bias ply VS radials...This is mostly a BS ploy to get you to buy 2 tires...i run the tire until it is time to change it then buy whatever is the best price an mount it...period. Bias ply and radila mixing is only a problem on side by side from what i can gather and from talking to tire guys..Like on trailers... side tension is different but even there it really wouldn't be very noticeable with the way the tire is built today....much better carcass than the old days...I didn't make that up...i looked and asked about this a long time before deciding to mix and match on my bikes because the dealers would always say....you should always buy in sets or match the exact same tires...bla bla bla...