XH Motorcycles Forum
Motorcycle Resource Forums => Technical Resource Discussion => Topic started by: brixtonanimal on April 09, 2014, 10:52:26 AM
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I need to replace the front and rear tires. Does anybody have a recommendation on brand and fitment? I know that the stock front tire was the Dunlop MT90b, but any recommendations would be great
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This kind of question often leads to as many responses are there are brands of tire. I put Metzler ME880 wide whites on my Jennie 2 years ago and like them.
On previous bikes, I've had good service from Avon tires.
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yes, what John said, many options and opinions. I've had good luck with Avons as well, been running Dunlops and after some reading and research I'm about to put a set of Michelin's on my touring bike.
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How about sizing?
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130-90-16 for the front /MT90-16 is the same.... 140-90-16 / MU90-16 for the rear... I just put a 150-80-16 on S/N 1409.... If your doing alot of riding... Dunlop Elite III seems to be good for about 12-16 thousand miles. They are a harder compound so your ride might be a bit stiffer...
The Avon Venom X WWW is a softer compound and you can get 6-8 thousand out of them as well as a smoother ride and better wet handling.
I have had Metzlers, Avon and Dunlop on the X's. Wide white walls look good but are a pain to keep clean if you ride year round. Michelin, Pirelli and Continental's are brands I don't have any experience with...
Jumper
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I have tried several tires on my Harley and now the X, I had best results with the Avon Cobras but now have Michelin Commander II's on both bikes. They have great performance....we will see on durability as the season progresses