Where to buy Tires???

[kirmit77]

problem solved

I found a guy right by me that is a Parts Unlimited Dealer and can get me parts on the cheap! I bought both tires for 165.XX. They are Dunlops and a nice tread pattern!
Thanks For the help!

Trying to get her ready for MOTM

[egleaves]

I found this dealer online, but upon further inspection I discovered that their retail shop is about 15 miles from my house! I found the prices favorable, especially since I didn't have to pay for shipping.

JMHO - There are a number of things that are ok to cheap-out on, but I firmly believe that tires do not fall into this category. They are way too important.

[mstic2000]

Unless you are an expert and own a tire changer and a balancing set-up (or unless you really hate yourself) somebody has to put those tires on your wheels for you.

I really, really hate myself........when it comes to PITA tire changing and balancing. Murphy's law usually applies.

[rpgoerlich]

Kirmit, was that price tires with mounting? If so, where at ?

[Montreux_Blue]

If you shop online, Motrcycle Superstore generally has good prices. Currently they have the Dunlope Elite 3 for $116.00 with free shipping. (MT90HB-16) Front Elite 3 (MM90HB-19) is $87.00. Link is:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com

I bought both of those from Motorcycle Superstore, rear was a 2008 tire , front was a 2005 .

They are Dunlops and a nice tread pattern!

Yeah but how do they grip the corners?

[kirmit77]

Kirmit, was that price tires with mounting? If so, where at ?

No its not for balancing too but to mount and balance its 20 each tire.... Its in Huffman, Tx. Just on the other side of Lake houston From me! If you want some the number is 281-324-9405 FAT RAT CYCLES

they specialize in harleys really only but they are a partsunlimited dealer and can get the parts pretty cheap!!!

[Ivan]

I took Bigfoot's advice and got some shinkos from Motorcycle superstore. I think the 712s. They were $93 for both tires.

I dismounted and mounted the new tires in my garage with a couple screwdrivers in a little under an hour. Took them to the shop to get balanced.

Rode them around tonight, and the seem to be pretty decent so far.

[Trainzz]

whoa ivan! does this mean the blue/whitewall has gone away?

[Ivan]

whoa ivan! does this mean the blue/whitewall has gone away?

No, it is still mounted on my other wheel. If you want it you'll have to wait and see if Tod is still drooling over it for his XJ.