08 Electra rear tire size

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Jul 24, 2013 | 02:19 PM

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baust55

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I have the e3 MU90 on rear I think that's a 140 . fits fine . not a lot wider than the 402 .

Jul 24, 2013 | 02:26 PM

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Guntoter

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I am thinking I have read that the 160 Metzler rubs on the belt guard, where the Dunlop same size does not. However, I cannot find a listing for the 160/80-16 E3 Dunlop anymore. Here is the size that is the same as stock (even though it shows a different number) but is an E3 rather than the 402. The E3 wears MUCH longer than a 402 does. https://www.denniskirk.com/dunlop/re...prd/542893.sku

Jul 24, 2013 | 04:30 PM

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grbrown

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Originally Posted by Screamin'Bagger

I talked to another local shop who has an awesome buy on metzeler 880's but I noticed that the 150/80 has a little lower weight rating at 72, I don't have a tour pak but do ride 2 up quite a bit, should I try a 160 instead?

Check Metzeler's website, they may also make a 77, which is what an MU is (or there abouts). I have used Avons whose 150/80 is available as a 77. IMHO a 160 is too wide for a stock 3" rim.

As an aside I do have a 160 squeezed into my Glide, but on a 4.5" rim, however that is another story!

Jul 24, 2013 | 04:32 PM

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Screamin'Bagger

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after further research the metzeler 150/80 is a 77 load rating, think that's what I will go with until I can afford some wheels. Thanks all!!

Jul 26, 2013 | 11:14 AM

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