quick tire size question

[beechfront]

after reading the many tire posts I think I'm going to go with the Dunlop K491 Elite II's for front & back but don't know what will fit my '79 special.


book says:

front: 3.5H19-4PR
rear: 130/90-16 67H

what I found at http://www.mawonline.com/dunlop.htm#Tires%20street

(26296) $74.95 Dunlop K491 Elite II MT90HB16 Front Tire
(02500) $86.95 Dunlop K491 Elite II MT90HB16 Raised White Letters Front Tire
(02521) $83.95 Dunlop K491 Elite II MR90H18 Raised White Letters Front Tire
(26300) $67.95 Dunlop K491 Elite II 100/90H18 Front Tire
(02524) $91.95 Dunlop K491 Elite II 130/70HB18 Front Tire
(25112) $63.95 Dunlop K491 Elite II MM90H19 Front Tire
(26298) $66.95 Dunlop K491 Elite II MM90H19 Raised White Letters Front Tire
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(02542) $110.95 Dunlop K491 Elite II MV85HB15 Raised White Letters Rear Tire
(79809) $108.95 Dunlop K491 Elite II MV85HB15 Rear Tire
(26299) $89.95 Dunlop K491 Elite II 140/90HB15 Rear Tire
(54874) $88.95 Dunlop K491 Elite II MU90HB16 Blackwall Rear Tire
(02545) $98.95 Dunlop K491 Elite II MU90HB16 Raised White Letters Rear Tire
(26302) $95.95 Dunlop K491 Elite II MT90HB16 Raised White Letters Rear Tire
(26301) $84.95 Dunlop K491 Elite II MT90HB16 Rear Tire
(02546) $116.95 Dunlop K491 Elite II 160/80HB16 Rear Tire
(25098) $95.95 Dunlop K491 Elite II MT90HB17 Raised White Letters Rear Tire
(26303) $86.95 Dunlop K491 Elite II MT90HB17 Rear Tire
(26304) $73.95 Dunlop K491 Elite II 110/90HB18 Rear Tire
(26305) $73.95 Dunlop K491 Elite II 120/90HB18 Rear Tire

[beechfront]

also what is meant by the varioius speed ratings? The K491's have an H speed rating. I assume they won't give me problems at speeds approaching and occasionally exceeding the triple digits.

[CA.XSer]

Check out this link for answers to the questions you have on tire size and speed rating. It helped me.

http://www.tireexpress.com/html/moto...ires_specs.cfm

Scroll to the bottom of the page.

[beechfront]

thanks that helps a lot - so looks like the tires I need are:

(25112) $63.95 Dunlop K491 Elite II MM90H19 Front Tire
and
(26301) $84.95 Dunlop K491 Elite II MT90HB16 Rear Tire


Is this what I should run? I've read a lot of people running a larger tire on the back - I assume it would be the MT90HB17??? - what advantage would I see by going with a larger tire?



Now am I correct to assume that the bike shop will probably not have these tires on hand? About how long can I expect to wait? I realize that will probably vary considerably, I just don't want to go tearing things apart too early and be without something to ride for weeks upon weeks.


sorry for the dumb questions i've never had this done before.

[Bob Falter]

The MT90HB17 would require a 17" rim and would not be any wider then the MT90B16. The MU90B16 is the next size wider but it requires a 3.5" wide rim. I think that this is measure as the inside width of the rim. I thought about trying the MU, but my rear rim only measure 3.5" between the outside edges of the rim and I didn't want to get stuck with a tire that wouldn't fit. Maybe someone else has tried the MU90BH16.

It's a personal thing but I would spent the extra money and get the raised white letters. Mays the bike look sportier. Just my opinion.

Bob

[CA.XSer]

I assume it would be the MT90HB17???

The 17 is for the diameter of the wheel and will not fit on a 16 inch rim.

(25112) $63.95 Dunlop K491 Elite II MM90H19 Front Tire

These are the tires I have on my SF and I am pleased with them.

About how long can I expect to wait?

I ordered my online and took about a week to recieve them. If you are thinking of ordering from MAW e-mail them and ask for a quote including shipping and handling. I found that other companies may have a higher price on their tires but shipping and handling was cheaper.

Hope this helps!!

[beechfront]

thanks for all of the help. local dealer said he would sell them to me for $10 each above the price on the web page and said he could have them here in 3 or 4 days.