Stopped by the Dunlop stand at Biketoberfest, asked them about an Elite 3, they told me they will have a new Elite American model in January.

 

Chances are it won't "work" as described. It'll probably be lazy and expect a bailout from the government.

 

Hehe, I kind of thought the same hehe, it is a strange decision to go with a name like that.

 

You can already mount an Elite 3 radial on the rear of your 2009. It'll be 180/60-16 instead of 180/65-16 but the difference in height will be almost unnoticeable. The front is another issue: today, there's no Elite 3 in 17"

 

Is the load rating compatible? I tried to find a replacement for mine and had to buy a 407 because there is no direct replacement.

 

I don't know the number but since it's the tire mounted on the Goldwing, I'm pretty sure it has a more than sufficient load rating.

 

How many miles did you get on your rear tire? I have over 11K on mine and it still looks great. I've heard of guy's getting 18K.

Thanks, Ron

 

I have 18,800 on mine. No complanits at all, it's getting close to the wear indicators and I have an appointment Friday to get my new 407 mounted. I bought it online from a dealer that gives free shipping. $172.

I did some searching:
Elite 992lbs@41psi
407 1019@42psi

 

I got 14k on mine, still had 1 or 2 left in it too but had a long trip and dod not want to chance it.

 

Thanks. 992lbs sounds more than adequate to me. My 407 is still good but when it's time to replace it, I'll mount an E3.