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Tires, tirews, or tires

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by bambidee, Jan 1, 2012.

  1. bambidee

    bambidee Active Member

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    getting things lined up to do the top end on my 94 wide glide and see that tires will not make it through inspection in july. anyone have any thoughts to tire brand + or - ? really do not want to (SAVE) 20 or 30 bucks a tire only to regret it the life of the tires
    bambidee, Jan 1, 2012
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    I'am sure you will get many opinions(like a**holes,everyone has one) I just bought Dunlop D401 for mine, more or less original equipment and got a good price from Dennis Kirk, JMO:D
    bguillory66, Jan 1, 2012
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    I use Dunlop's also, original replacement tires. Motor company does a lot of research on stuff like that before they put them on from the factor, others will say there are brands that get better mileage wear or handle better, I haven't found that to be true. You ask, so that's what I have to say, JMO.
    HarleysLR, Jan 1, 2012
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  5. Smarty

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    Motorcycle Superstore always has the best price for tires and ship free!
    Smarty, Jan 1, 2012
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    baggerpaul Well-Known Member

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    avon all the way love um cant wait for these metzlers to wear out that came on the bike . when i got it . avon makes real nice tires for touring .
    baggerpaul, Jan 1, 2012
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  7. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Dunlop only for me, get great mileage with them and exremily dependable.:)
    FLHTbiker, Jan 1, 2012
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    Dunlop E3's are an excellent tire, wouldn't go wrong with 401's or 402's either...
    Avons Venom are excellent and the AM20's and AM21's are very good all around tire...
    Lucifer, Jan 1, 2012
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  9. cowboy

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    I run the metzlers on my e glide have dunlops on my 94 softtail when there gone metzlers are next
    cowboy, Jan 1, 2012
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    Dunlop E-3s. LONG lasting. New series. Have long lasting center compound & great gripping outer compound.
    charlie46, Jan 2, 2012
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  11. bguillory66

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    actually for the Dunlops I purchased, $10 less per tire and also free shipping from Dennis Kirk. they did have a $5 tire disposal or something like that fee, haven't ordered from the Superstore so don't know if they have this fee or not.:D
    bguillory66, Jan 3, 2012
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  12. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    so who do you get to mount the tires? a lot of the indys here dont like to mount someones elses tires , or they over charge you to mount them
    cowboy, Jan 5, 2012
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    charlie46 Well-Known Member

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    My indy will do it $30 per tire including balance
    charlie46, Jan 5, 2012
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  14. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Same with the one I know here
    FLHTbiker, Jan 5, 2012
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    That's good it been a couple years since I ask around here , so I buy from cycle gear or discount motorcycle tires here
    cowboy, Jan 5, 2012
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  16. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Take your wheels off and take em to cycle gear and have them mount em.:D
    FLHTbiker, Jan 5, 2012
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    That's what I do , take the wheels in saves money that way at both places I use :)
    cowboy, Jan 6, 2012
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  18. bguillory66

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    Got my local indy to do it, he doesn't sell the tires. I just bring him the bike and tires, he does the rest $50 per tire.:D
    bguillory66, Jan 6, 2012
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  19. FLHTbiker

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    :cool:I
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    bguillory66, Jan 6, 2012
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    just paid $35 for both wheels. glad to have those puppies finally mounted.
    polaris dealer.
    eieio4tn, Jan 6, 2012
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