E3 tire size
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E3 tire size
Getting ready to order tires for an 2008 SG and wanted to confirm tire size. Looking at the dunlop elite 3. Front MT90b-16(72H) for front, MU90b-16(78H) for rear? Not sure what the H number is for. Will this tire work on my bike?
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I have been running the EIII's for a few years now because so many bragged on excellent traction in all conditions and tread wear life. While I agree with the traction the tread life I have not been very happy with but only the rear. I have lost track of how many miles I got out of my last front but it was in close to 20k.
I have however been reading excellent reviews on Michelin Commander II's. I just took a friends Ultra to have a rear put on a couple weeks ago (he works and I am laid off) and although his 407 was terribly cupped with 14k on it, the ride back to his place (plenty of twisties) was a very noticeable difference. Just something else for you to think about. Sorry I can't help you with the size but the Dunlop sizing confounds me as well.
I have however been reading excellent reviews on Michelin Commander II's. I just took a friends Ultra to have a rear put on a couple weeks ago (he works and I am laid off) and although his 407 was terribly cupped with 14k on it, the ride back to his place (plenty of twisties) was a very noticeable difference. Just something else for you to think about. Sorry I can't help you with the size but the Dunlop sizing confounds me as well.
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Yep, that's what I run on my 08 ultra
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Yep those are the sizes, on 5th rear and 3rd front. Little disappointed in front as only get about 20K vs 24K with stock dunlop but get 13-14K out of the rears vs 8-10K for the stock dunlop
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MU90b-16(78= Load Rating H= Speed Rating)