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Old 04-17-2009, 12:00 PM
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I ordered a set from Ron Ayers $212 shipped to CA. Should be here Monday or Tuesday. Can't wait, hopefully there as good as everyone is saying.
 
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Old 04-17-2009, 12:49 PM
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The stock tires on the 08 FLHX are:
Front MT90B16 72H
Rear MU85B16 77H
http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/C...=to&model=flhx

What size tires are we talking about on the Elite 3?
And no clearance issues on the rear belt?
 
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Old 04-17-2009, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by skulley
Got my tires on, Elite 3...front and back...160 on the back. On a 08 ultra, and went for a ride today and I'm so glad I listen to you guys, you told me how well they made the bike handle and the groves in the road I wouldn't feel and the bike turns quicker.....I just can't say enough about them, I'll never run anything else............thanks to all that guided me in that direction......smokey mountains next week....I'm ready!
Glad you've got the feeling! Hoping any posts I had about these as a must-do upgrade played a part in your decision. Regardless, you'll love 'em as much after 5000 miles as you do after the first 5.
 
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Old 04-17-2009, 05:17 PM
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Default Elite 3's on my 3rd set
Ride fine,and safe,yes elite 3 are the best overall tire you can put on your bike.Try this website http://www.tiresunlimited.com/default.htm they have great prices,and fast shipping



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Old 04-17-2009, 05:45 PM
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I'm wondering abt clearence too , the 140 is 5.6" wide and the 160 is 6.4" wide .. .8" is a lot inside the rear fender and I was wondering abt the belt as well .. Have ta get the tape out and see ..

Still more than half the tread at 11k is great , best I ever did on the rear with the 402 is abt 13k , and it was skeery around 11k ..

Prolly gonna stick with the 140 here , hate to buy the tire then have an issue ..
 
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Old 04-17-2009, 06:04 PM
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The 160 fits fine. 5K on them and mysteriously they have not grown.

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I need a tire edu-macation.
I dont understand the 160 thing.
I see MT90HB16 and MU90HB16 in elite 3, I even see 160/80B16 but I dont see anything that matches my bike.
Sup wit dat?
http://www.tiresunlimited.com/closeo..._reduction.htm
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http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20...p_EliteIII.htm
So obviously I am tire ignorant
 
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Old 04-17-2009, 09:00 PM
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The 160 fits fine. 5K on them and mysteriously they have not grown.

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Thanks for posting these pics.! the pictures don't lie... THE END!
 
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Old 04-17-2009, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by iclick
How much clearance do you have between the tire and the belt guard? Is there a way you could measure it? I used drill bits (not on the drill!).
it is 10:12 pm here and i just got in, i'll measure it tomorrow and let you know.
 
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Old 04-17-2009, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by tphillips
Glad you've got the feeling! Hoping any posts I had about these as a must-do upgrade played a part in your decision. Regardless, you'll love 'em as much after 5000 miles as you do after the first 5.
Yeah...you was one of em......thanks!
 
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