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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 11:49 AM
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Default Proper Size Replacement Tires for 2000 Ultra

Sorry if this has been discussed before, but I can't seem to find the answer for my specific bike. I had Dunlop Elite 3's on my 2007 Street Glide before and loved them. I'd like to order a set of bias ply Elite 3's (not radial) for my 2000 Ultra, but guessing the correct sizes seems to be a challenge. Since HD seems to want their own size, I have to figure out what's the closest size to that. Plus, I'm hearing that at some point the drive belt got narrower allowing wider rear tires on some models. It's all confusing.

Anyone know what the proper sizes should be for 2000 touring models? Also, to throw a monkey wrench in the thread, what's the deal with the American Elite tire? Is this comparable?

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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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130/90/16 front and rear. May be able to fit bigger.....but this is original spec
 
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 12:02 PM
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I wish it were that simple. They don't sell them in those sizes. They come in sizes like MT90HB-16, MU90HB-16, and 160-80HB-16.

I have no idea what the difference is in the MT and MU sizes.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 12:55 PM
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My 01 ultra has mt90-b16 and mu85-b16 on it. I believe they are the same as 130/90/16
 
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by toolman44092
I wish it were that simple. They don't sell them in those sizes. They come in sizes like MT90HB-16, MU90HB-16, and 160-80HB-16.

I have no idea what the difference is in the MT and MU sizes.
the MT is Approx a 130 tire and the MU is approx a 140 tire I believe. Go to the manufactures site. You can usually get actual size info there.

Here is another good resource:

http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcyc.../tire-data.htm


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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Ultrascott
My 01 ultra has mt90-b16 and mu85-b16 on it. I believe they are the same as 130/90/16
Your back tire is slightly (approx 10 mm) wider than your front.


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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 02:03 PM
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the 130/90/16 or the mt90hb-16 are basically the same size tire. I just replaced mine on my 2000 ultra with avons. The front and rear tires are the same size.
 

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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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Here is the conversion chart for ya

http://www.steelthundercc.com/tiresizes.html
 
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2000 touring: front/rear : MT90B16 (t=130, 90 = aspect ratio=90%). In 04 touring rear increased to MU85b16. U=140
 
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I wish it were that simple. They don't sell them in those sizes
It IS that simple. They DO sell tires in those sizes. Just got back from the shop with Michelin commander II's in 130/90/16.

Why do people ask questions...then argue about the answers?
 
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