Well,... honestly I wouldnt expect a big difference in handling from the 160 to the 180. It may give you a lil more secure feeling in rain and in cornering but basically its not going to have any negative effects like a 240mm or 300mm would. If my memory serves me correct all of the sport bikes that I have owned all have 180mm rear tires on them, so with that in mind I would expect that the 180mm should be about the perfect size for feel and handling, but then again thats just my opinion. Others on here may give you first hand accounts to the 180.


John

 

Grips better when you lay it over in the turns. It definately made a difference when I put it on my 06 Low Rider.

Ya Don't Need the kit.

I have another set of the bars that I will send for the postage if someone needs them.

 

I don't understand whats going on with everyones tires. I've got 5500 on mine and its like new. Just curious are you all smoking the hell out of them or are you a little on the plus side? I just don't see it.

 

steelcowboy,

Well,......... I have never smoked my tires. And I actually never even spun a tire on my bike. I do drive right around the posted limits,... but I am somewhat more aggressive in the corners and twisties. Im 6-02, and 215lbs and I dont think its the weight either since I rarely ride two up. I just feel that the OEM Dunlops on the Dynas are softer than most of the other OEM Harley tires. I also bought my bike in May and I have rode my bike in the hot East Texas heat alot which will also increase the wear as well. So,... I would have to think that you would definately be in the minority of riders who will see no noticeable wear on their tires after 5000 miles. As a matter of fact,... I find it pretty shocking that your rear tire has 5500 miles on it and still looks like new, but stranger things have happened. So,... feel lucky. From what I have read on this forum,.. the "average" rear tire lifespan is gonna be in the 6000 mile range.


John

 

I would not expect much difference with 20 more mm of tire, as mentioned maybe a bit more on roll over

 

The local dealer here told me to only expect to get around 2500 miles out of the DUNLOP®/ Screamin' Eagle® GT502 180/60B17. He said it was a much softer tire than OE. Any input?

 

I rode all summer long in Texas to include a cpl of smoking burnouts at the ROT and like I was saying my tire still looks good. I mean really good. **** I've been hoping it would wear out so I could have an excuse to get a bigger one. Like a 240 or a 250 lol.

 

I find it difficult to believe. If that is true, who would want one???

 

well i got the 180 on and i must say it looks pretty good under the fender. i had 6200 miles on the oe with not quite 2 / 32 left. i changed it because i notice some changes in accelerating and stopping in early morning damp dewy roads. Oh i live southern md. if anybody out there can relate about my weather conditions. better safe than sorry, and no kit was bought.

 

Who would want what a 240 or a 250?? Me lol damn bikes look sexy all fat in the *** like that.