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mikehallbackhoe
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« on: April 10, 2009, 04:56:09 PM »
I am needing a front tire real soon. I have been looking at rear tires for the front, and have come up with several sizes. 140 80 17, or a 160 70 17.  both tires are  around 7.3 % shorter than stock. which would work the best?
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« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2009, 06:19:25 PM »
I run a Dunlop Elite MT90B17.
Seems to be the same size as the OEM
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« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2009, 07:15:34 PM »
Metzler 880ME. Stock size.
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« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2009, 09:18:21 PM »
Quote from: mikehallbackhoe on April 10, 2009, 08:12:57 PM
valker, I can't find that tire, I am wondering if it has been discontinued ?
Here is only one spot, I am sure there are tons more.
http://www.ronayers.com/catalogs/tires/parts.cfm?secid=2&type=1
I just typed in this "Elite MT90B17" into Google and a bunch of hits came up.
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« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2009, 09:48:39 AM »
I doubt they will be gone soon. That is one of the more popular tires for the rear of an HD.
I run 36-38 in that on the front depending on the load.
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« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2009, 02:34:31 PM »
Quote from: mikehallbackhoe on April 11, 2009, 02:16:05 PM
I checked several places, and that tire seems to be discontinued. good news is, I found one at a kawasaki dealer, shipped to my door for 50.00 it was their last one.
Dang, I wish they has several at that price...... I may check my local Kaw shop...
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« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2009, 11:20:53 AM »
I placed a mark on my front tire, and on the slab, rolled th valk ahead until the mark on the tire went around one rotation, and measured the distance traveled. 80 " if anyone has a new motorcycle tire on the front,I would be curious what the measurement is. by the way, I also measured the rear 205 60 16 general altimax, and it measured 79" (I know, I need a hobby)
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« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2009, 07:13:09 PM »
i use a Kenda Cruiser ST 150/70-17 bias-ply rear tire on the front.  no issues at all.
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