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Bobcat Biker

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« on: April 09, 2014, 09:31:26 PM »

My tires lasted a year... Do any of you order your tires online?  If so?  Where?
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Re: Tires
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2014, 05:55:22 AM »

 I have ordered from Jake Wilson. really pays if you order a set
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Re: Tires
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2014, 06:20:50 AM »

I got mine from http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/.  Fast and free shipping.
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Re: Tires
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2014, 11:30:17 AM »

I've used thesee guys several times and they have always been quick and cheeper than I've found around.

http://www.swmototires.com/shop.htm

They're out of Tuson AZ. I don't know what your looking for in the way of brand of tire but they've got them all. I would definitely not go with a Dunlop. No tire life, were out to quick. Avon is my first choice and have run them for many miles with no comlpaints to handleing or tread life but lots of people also swear by Metzlers, the ME880 and heard lots of good things.  :c
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Re: Tires
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2014, 12:15:50 PM »

I've used thesee guys several times and they have always been quick and cheeper than I've found around.

http://www.swmototires.com/shop.htm

They're out of Tuson AZ. I don't know what your looking for in the way of brand of tire but they've got them all. I would definitely not go with a Dunlop. No tire life, were out to quick. Avon is my first choice and have run them for many miles with no comlpaints to handleing or tread life but lots of people also swear by Metzlers, the ME880 and heard lots of good things.  :c
I agree with Hooter on the Dunlops. Bought a brand new front Elite 3 off of Craigslist last February and it is already looking like I will need to replace it soon. 
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Re: Tires
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2014, 06:53:25 AM »

ebay...
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Re: Tires
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2014, 07:05:13 AM »

did you get the Radial E-3's ?   Those are touring tires for the Goldwing. I had them on the 1800 X and had good luck with them. Lasted longer than the Metz.  Here we go again, Wait, put a CT on the rear, beat ya to it, Hooter ! Want to talk about Oil and Oil Filters now! :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
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Re: Tires
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2014, 09:33:00 AM »

did you get the Radial E-3's ?   Those are touring tires for the Goldwing. I had them on the 1800 X and had good luck with them. Lasted longer than the Metz.  Here we go again, Wait, put a CT on the rear, beat ya to it, Hooter ! Want to talk about Oil and Oil Filters now! :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

Radial front & rear. Matter of fact, the guy I bought the front tire off of said that he needed a new rear tire for his wing but the dealer gave him a real good price on both of them so I take it that this tire is supposed to be for a wing. I've probably got less than 3000 miles on this tire & it is almost bald on the left/center side.
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Re: Tires
« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2014, 10:18:43 AM »

I agree with xcaliber, Bridgestone Potenza RE01R 205/55/R16 for the rear from tirerack.com

http://www.texasxriders.com/index.php?topic=4866.0
« Last Edit: April 11, 2014, 10:23:32 AM by murray_61 »
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