17" front wheel. Why?
Metzler has the following sizes to fit 09 with 17 front 16 rear
130/80 R17 is stock size
130/70 R17
140/80 R17
You could also ventrue into the 120mm wide range but that would look a little too small in my opinion.
They also have
180/60 R16
180/70 R16
either of which would fit the rear tire as well. The rear stock size is 180/65 R16 as well.
130/80 R17 is stock size
130/70 R17
140/80 R17
You could also ventrue into the 120mm wide range but that would look a little too small in my opinion.
They also have
180/60 R16
180/70 R16
either of which would fit the rear tire as well. The rear stock size is 180/65 R16 as well.
Tourer
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I have an '05 RG and have always used the OEM Dunlop Tires. However, I would like to go to the multi-compound tires with the harder middle and the softer sides. Any recommendations for a tire like that to fit the older models?
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I am looking for a replacement front tire as well, but the metzler seems to be around $150 plus shipping and I can get a HD 408F Dunlop for $133 plus shipping from Zanotti's.
I thought maybe the non Harley brand would be cheaper. What kind of mileage will the metzler provide?
I thought maybe the non Harley brand would be cheaper. What kind of mileage will the metzler provide?
I am looking for a replacement front tire as well, but the metzler seems to be around $150 plus shipping and I can get a HD 408F Dunlop for $133 plus shipping from Zanotti's.
I thought maybe the non Harley brand would be cheaper. What kind of mileage will the metzler provide?
I thought maybe the non Harley brand would be cheaper. What kind of mileage will the metzler provide?
Tourer
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From: Toledo, Oregon
Handeling?
The 17" front wheel is part of the whole 09 Touring Frame / Suspension change. Because of the new frame/suspension, they needed to modify the front wheel to make the steering geometry acceptable for handling.
You're going to find that the rear tire isn't very easy to replace with anything other than the OEM tire as well. If you are wanting to have more options available, it may be necessary to, as you said, 'go to pimp town with an 18/21 setup'
Good luck.
You're going to find that the rear tire isn't very easy to replace with anything other than the OEM tire as well. If you are wanting to have more options available, it may be necessary to, as you said, 'go to pimp town with an 18/21 setup'
Good luck.
Inquiring minds have to know.....
Tourer
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From: Toledo, Oregon
Little more....
I have 09 RKC.....want to know if, how and why it is different from RK?
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Okay Howard, I do like these new 09 OEM tires much better than the 07 OEM tires, could be the frame doing that also (except the cupping issue on the 407). I have come to trust your input and advice over the years here on the forum, some people get a little standoffish with your direct approch, I like it. Since you really are a suspension expert what set of tires would you recommend for a stock rims on a 09 UC. Getting ready for a rear in a couple thousand more miles.
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Okay Howard, I do like these new 09 OEM tires much better than the 07 OEM tires, could be the frame doing that also (except the cupping issue on the 407). I have come to trust your input and advice over the years here on the forum, some people get a little standoffish with your direct approch, I like it. Since you really are a suspension expert what set of tires would you recommend for a stock rims on a 09 UC. Getting ready for a rear in a couple thousand more miles.
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From: Georgia
The bike and wheel looks great. I've never altered a bike like that. I see a lot of the fat tires and the one's like yours that have the big front wheel with the smaller rear wheel. But, I don't want to sacrifice ride quality and handling. How does it handle, not just in a straight line but in the curves?
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