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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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I'm getting ready to buy some E3's from dennis kirk, The only differance I can see between the mu- 90HB-16 and the mt-90HB-16 is width and load rating. The mu-90Hb- 16 being the wider and having a higher load rating. I cannot, However, find the front tire in the mu rating on dennis kirk's website. Just the MT rating. By the way the skins will be going on a 04 RK custom. I have been running Avon's, The second back tire I went with had a heavier load rating and I got better milage out of the tire. Any help would be appreciated.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 08:32 PM
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Get the MU90B16 for the rear and MT90B16 for the front
 
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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According to the Dunlop website they don't list a MU front tire.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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Thanks Dawg,I Hope the E3's are as good as everyone say's they are. Avon's are hard to beat for performance, just don't wear very well.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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I run E3's and am very happy with them.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 09:59 PM
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Just put on E3's last week, love 'em.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 07:01 AM
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The MU is for the rear and the MT is for the front.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 07:06 AM
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Put a new set on about 2 weeks ago,so far they are great.Front tire sings a little,but not bad.
 
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Originally Posted by dawg
Get the MU90B16 for the rear and MT90B16 for the front
+1. What Dawg says.
I don't think you will be disappointed with the E-3's.
They stick like glue in the corners and on wet surfaces.
I don't know about mileage yet...only about 3000, so far, so good.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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I run MU rear and MT front on my '99 RK with no problems with fitment.

Love the tires! You won't be dissapointed. I have about 11,000 miles so far on my rear and it is starting to show signs its time to change it. But I will put probably get another 2,000 miles on them before the snow flies and change the rear in the spring. Front tire will last much longer.
 
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