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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 05:53 PM
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need to replace tires on the 09 ultra.back tire(stock) got about 6500 miles,has 4/32 left and starting to cup,front has about 5/32 left and has about 11,700 on it and starting to cup.. where are the best prices at out there??? thinking maybe american elite but open to ideas....thanks
 
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Check out Rocky Mountain ATV. Good prices, fast, free shipping over a $100. Michelin Commander II is the hot new tire out there.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 06:06 PM
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Jake Wilson seems to be the cheapest right now, AE $128.99 & $177.99 - Mich Commander II $124.99 & $168.99. What kind of tire pressures are you running, you shouldn't be getting cupping at that low of miles.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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I just ordered a new set of american elites from jake wilson. They're sitting in the garage waiting to be installed. I have 14k on my bike and could probably get quite a few more miles out of the factory tires but planning a Michigan trip next month.....tires aren't something I'll compromise on.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 06:55 PM
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Your cupping at a pretty low mileage. I would suspect under-inflation is the culprit.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by SharkBite
I just ordered a new set of american elites from jake wilson. They're sitting in the garage waiting to be installed. I have 14k on my bike and could probably get quite a few more miles out of the factory tires but planning a Michigan trip next month.....tires aren't something I'll compromise on.
Did you go with a E3 for the front, since they don't have an AE in 18" yet?
 
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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thanks for info,does jake wilson have a website?
 
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Yes they do: http://www.jakewilson.com/c/52/-/343...torcycle-Tires
 
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Originally Posted by SharkBite
I just ordered a new set of american elites from jake wilson. They're sitting in the garage waiting to be installed. I have 14k on my bike and could probably get quite a few more miles out of the factory tires but planning a Michigan trip next month.....tires aren't something I'll compromise on.
Hey, our roads are bad, but not that bad....

Seriously I know what ya mean. Where ya headed? I'm in S/E, Detroit area...
 
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by DTTJGlide
Did you go with a E3 for the front, since they don't have an AE in 18" yet?
They do have an american elite. I had the E3's on my previous bike and loved them. I'm hoping these will be just as good.
 
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