Can of worms I know but, I am ready for a new set of tires. I have been using Dunlop D408 & D407 for the last 40,000 miles. So far, I have purchased three sets. My mileage has averaged about 13,000 mile per set +\-. Looking for input and real life experience on a higher mileage tire. They say the new Michelin tires get or claim to get near 20,000 per set. I have been happy with the Dunlop...just getting tired of changing tires so often at $ 400\$500 a pop. What say you?

 

I say you need to buy your tires online and have an Indy change them. I run the EIII's and quite happy with them. Indy charges me $25.00 to change a tire on the bike.

 

that's what i done took it off the bike myself and got one online took it to local shop to change it and balance for 10 bucks

 

Iam going to stay with dunlops as my milage is great. Over 18k on the rear and 22k on the front. bought tires on line, took the ones off the bike and went to the local rice bike shop and had them changed for $10.00 for each tire.

 

How difficult is it to remove and reinstall the rear wheel? I need to replace the tire on the back of my street glide.

 

06 RKC...+1 on the E3s

 

... and just today went out and bought a new rear tire. Gonna use factory HD Dunlops because of my personal experiences and I for one, am pleased with them. Replacing the rear and as of now, I've got 16,500+ miles. Planning a long trip in mid- September. Have not mounted them yet and I could still ride 1 or 2 thousand miles more before the trip!

 

I'd say you are getting better than average mileage on the tires. Curious though, I normally don't have to change both at the same time. Usually the back tire wears before the front - at least it does for me anyway.

I'm happy with the E3's, but doubt you'd get much better than 13k out of them. Buy online, take them to an Indy - or invest in a tire station. Now that I will have the room, I may look into a tire station. Would be nice to get the tire delivered, and be able to do it yourself. If a buddy needs a tire change, have them pop over and bring a few brews, or in my case, a few cigars, and change it for them too.

 

What size sockets do I need to remove the rear tire on a 2010 Street Glide? Thanks.

 

36 mm for axle nut. I use a crescent wrench on the welded nut but I think it is 36 mm also.