Harley Davidson Tires To Fit your Budget
Tires for your Harley-Davidson motorcycle come in many styles and
brands. You can shop for your new tires online, at your local tire
dealer, or buy directly from the Harley factory. Let’s look at shopping
and purchasing tires for your Harley-Davidson and get an overview of
what this means.
Tires are available from a variety of quality manufacturers. These
include Michelin, Bridgestone, Dunlop, Meteler, Pirelli, Continental,
Avon, Duro, Kenda, IRC and Shinko. Michelin and Dunlop have partnered
with Harley to produce lines of branded tires. These tires have both
tire manufacturer and the Harley name embossed on the sidewall.
Harley-Davidson also has its own “Screamin’ Eagle” label.
Shopping on the Harley factory website is easy. At www.harley-davidson.com
just click on the Parts & Apparel tab, then over to Genuine Motor
Accessories. Enter your model, then go to Wheels & Sprockets and
then Tires. Shopping on other manufacturer’s sites, like Michelin (www.michelin-us.com) and Dunlop (www.dunlopmotorcyle.com) is similar.
Be sure to check out national dealers online, such as www.DennisKirk.com, www.MotorCycleTiresStore.com, www.motorcyclesuperstore.com and www.jpcycles.com And you might be surprised to learn Amazon.com (www.amazon.com) sells tires for your Harley-Davidson ride.
Size, Type, and Model/Year
When you shop, you have to know what size tire you require, what type
of tire you would like to purchase, and the model and year of your
motorcycle.
Do you need a front tire, rear tire or both? Are you simply replacing
your existing tire or are you upgrading for to improve handling and
performance? If you are on a budget, you may choose to buy a less
expensive tire than what is presently on your Harley-Davidson vehicle.
Sizes usually range from 16 to 19 inches in diameter. The size of
tire does not necessarily indicate the size of the motorcycle. Some
larger tires fit Sportster- and street bike-type vehicles as well as the
large FL touring bikes. Choose from different widths as well as
different tread configurations and designs. Tires also come in “slim”
designs, and for many you can get either blackwall or whitewall
versions. Whitewalls are either regular or thin design.
When shopping at generic sites like www.motorcycletirestore.com
you must know the correct tire for your make and model before going in.
In other words, you cannot shop by make and model. Research the tire to
determine which designs and makes of tires will fit your
Harley-Davidson motorcycle. You can also check with your local
Harley-Davidson dealer.
Here is an example of the competitive prices found on the internet. The online store www.motorcycletirestore.com recently featured:
— Dunlop/Harley-Davidson 591 front/rear tires, sizes 16, 17, or 19 inch $99.00, regularly $149.99
— Dunlop/Harley-Davidson 401 front/rear tires, sizes 16 or 19 inch $79.00, regularly $137.99
— Dunlop/Harley-Davidson 402 front/rear tires, sizes 16 or 18 inch $94.00, regularly $159.99
Many stores offer free shipping with a minimum order, although they
may have slightly higher prices to offset this added expense.
Careful shopping, especially online, can help you get a great tire at
a fair price. Do your research, be a good shopper, and buy your new
Harley-Davidson motorcycle tires with confidence.