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Mar 19, 2011 | 09:42 AM

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etitanic

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No experience with the III but remember to check the year the tire was manufactured. Some sit on the shelf a long time and may be the reason they are such a good price. Check out this site for a good explanation of the codes:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=11

Mar 19, 2011 | 11:45 AM

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PDDGM

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Originally Posted by etitanic

I don't think they have been out long enough to worry about date codes.

I got 14,000 out of my first rear E3, mostly riding two up and pulling a trailer, my front was put on at the same time and now has over 17,000 miles on it. When I ordered my rear last spring,I had to wait two weeks to get it. It now has 3,000+ on it and shows no wear. You won't be sorry. The only thing I have noticed is a little road noise, but hell just turn up the sounds and go enjoy not worrying about them wearing out in 5-7,000 miles.

Joe

Mar 19, 2011 | 12:13 PM

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strtarrow

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Can't remember where I got my EIII's but had the pair shipped to the door for I believe 208 and change. Like said handle great and have been in plenty of rain with them. Had an Indy put them on for $50.00. I love them and hope they don't stop making them!!!!

Mar 19, 2011 | 12:36 PM

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donf610

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I was lucky to even get 8k on the 402 dunlops. now I have 11k on my elite3 and plenty to go.
Wish I could remember where I got em though.

Mar 19, 2011 | 02:22 PM

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BackAt5O

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I have 9000 miles on my elite III's and I'm getting ready for a new rear tire. No complaints but the rear tire will not go over 10,000 miles. I rate it slightly better than the original Police tire and the Metzler 880 for wear, the front is noisier at 50 MPH than the Police tire.

Mar 19, 2011 | 02:40 PM

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69cj

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I just bought an E3 front tire from "jakewilson.com" for 91 bucks and a Michelin Commander rear for 59 bucks with free shipping. The front is a 72H and the rear a 77H.

Mar 19, 2011 | 02:41 PM

#17

B88

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Does an E3 come in MU8516 ? If not the what size do you use on an 08 RK? Does it work out with a mix and match combo of stock front an an E3 rear. Can't seem to kill my stock front tire.....23K and plenty left.