I went out for a little spin on Tuesday (weather just was awesome!) and noticed a little slippage when I was getting on the freeway on the way home. Nothing major, just a weird feeling for sure! I thought at first it might have been the road, but it I think it was a combination of that and the rear tire getting close to the end. It's got about 9000 miles on it, so it's about that time (still some tread left, but not much).

That said, who and where do people recommend around here for the best prices and service for tire replacement? I'd prefer to not use a dealer unless they have some kind of sale/deal going on (it's an 18" wheel, but chances are the tire will have to be ordered.)

Thanks!

 

Like you, I bought my tires online. Motorcycle Tire Center (MTC) on Charsleston & Boulder Highway will mount and balance the tire on the rim for like $15-$20. I am sure they will mount it on the bike also, but have never had them mount one on the bike for me. Check the yellow pages/ craigs list for shops, find one near you as they all will charge about an hours labor or try MTC and let me know how they are.

Hal

 

I used MTC many years ago in my crotch rocket days. Never had a problem with them and always thought I got a good deal.

 

That's who I ended up using actually. They did the whole thing (had the tire in stock, which was nice). It was a little more than I planned, but about $140 cheaper than any of the dealers (btw Henderson HD apparently won't touch 18" wheels anymore because there is a problem with their machine).

Kindof a scary area, but I was in and out pretty quickly (maybe about 90 minutes, there was a bike getting a rear tire on in front of me), and the price wasn't too bad (ended up being $270). HUGE difference riding afterwards though!

 

Good info guys, thanks.

Wow I thought I was the only one in vegas on this forum LOL
I guess I just never see anyone else from here.

 

Well I just moved here about a month ago.

 

i think i may be in the market for a new front tire. gonna go with the avon venom as that is what is already on there and i like it. anyone know if MTC stocks avon's? i may just have to call or head over there one day.