tire conversion
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tire conversion
I have a Dunlop 401 150/80-16 71H for the rear tire on my 2002 superglide. I search for tires for a Dunlop Elite 3 and all I find is something along the line of a MT90B16. What tire size would I be looking for to get the same 150/80-16 71H? Closest size I'm seeing is a 160/80B16 and I don't want to go wider than whats on the bike now.
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Seriously check out Avon Cobras!!!
Put those on every bike I've owned (they were Avon Venoms a couple years back... The Cobra is the new tire). Awesome tires, great ride, track right and last forever!!
I've had em on a triumph all the way through a bagger.
They have the size you want, too!!
I've had em on a triumph all the way through a bagger.
They have the size you want, too!!
Not finding one in a 150/80-16 71H, was able to find the Dunlop American Elite in the 150/80-16 77H.
When we sell Aftermarket wheels in a 16 x 3.5" (stock size) we actually recommend the MT90B16 for your 2002 Super Glide.
When we sell Aftermarket wheels in a 16 x 3.5" (stock size) we actually recommend the MT90B16 for your 2002 Super Glide.
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Why is it you's would recommend the narrower tire? Is a narrower tire suppose to handle better?
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Lynn,
An MT90 is a US tyre sizing, not used widely anywhere else AFAIK, but it corresponds to the International 130/90 size and has a load rating of around 74 or 827 pounds. I say 'around' as it varies slightly between brands.
Next size up is MU85, which is 140/85 and has a load rating of around 77 or 908 pounds.
I don't know if 150/80 also has an M name, but they are available with a load rating of 77, same as the MU above. Take care, as that is a popular size for other brands of bikes and is available in at least three versions that I know of, one with a lower load rating (not suitable for a Glide!), the other as a V speed rating, also not suitable (less tread and softer rubber).
Avon make their Cobra in MT, 140/90 (close to MU) and 150/80B with a load rating of 77 and H speed rating. I've used the Venom in all three of those sizes. All the above Avon info comes from their UK website, where they are made!
An MT90 is a US tyre sizing, not used widely anywhere else AFAIK, but it corresponds to the International 130/90 size and has a load rating of around 74 or 827 pounds. I say 'around' as it varies slightly between brands.
Next size up is MU85, which is 140/85 and has a load rating of around 77 or 908 pounds.
I don't know if 150/80 also has an M name, but they are available with a load rating of 77, same as the MU above. Take care, as that is a popular size for other brands of bikes and is available in at least three versions that I know of, one with a lower load rating (not suitable for a Glide!), the other as a V speed rating, also not suitable (less tread and softer rubber).
Avon make their Cobra in MT, 140/90 (close to MU) and 150/80B with a load rating of 77 and H speed rating. I've used the Venom in all three of those sizes. All the above Avon info comes from their UK website, where they are made!
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