METZELER ME880 MARATHON HIGH-MILAGE CRUISER STREET TIRES 180/65-16 REAR


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Code: PU03060198
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Built to handle the higher loads and handling characteristics of cruiser and touring bikes
Front tires feature rounded tread profile for smooth, neutral steering
Rear tires feature flatter tread profile and larger contact patch for better traction and mileage
Computer-designed tread pattern with offset groove alignment for uniform wear characteristics, low noise
Tread pattern has excellent water displacement ability and stability over rain grooves and under hard braking
Alpha sizes (MH, MT, MU) provide higher load capacity and increased mileage
H-rated for speeds up to 130 mph, V-rated for speeds up to 149 mph, (W)-rated for speeds of 168+ mph
Load/Speed rating: 81H
180,65,16,REAR

 

DUNLOP AMERICAN ELITE 180/65B16 REAR STREET TIRE


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Code: PU03060204
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Replacement motorcycle tire for Harley-Davidson bikes which is designed, tested, and made in America.
Replacement tire line ensures that industry-leading Dunlop tires will be on your Harley-Davidson motorcycle for years to come.
Dunlop's decades-long engineering experience with Harley-Davidson motorcycles is the foundation for the Dunlop American Elite line of replacement tires.
All the tread design provides even tread wear and quiet operation in all conditions both wet and dry.
Sidewall design proudly features the American Elite name and made in USA logo.
H-rated for speeds up to 130 mph
180,65,16,Rear

 

Metz in Stock April 30, 2010 Road Rider

New Lops in stock 8.15.2010 Road Rider

I just Blew my Rear tire Sunday... 1,200 Miles New ! Dunlop will "Look at it"

The tire blew in the rain tread, nice gash about 4" long...

Thank God my daughter and I were going 25 mph down Hwy 84 and ended up at Woodside School.....

I will have to bite the OEM 407 Harley BS, as I want to ride this weekend !!!

 

Last reply... Sure do miss the rear tire chagining days of my 2002 Goldwing ;-)

Make sure to use lots of Redline Hi-Temp grease or Antiseize on the axle...

 

I changed out my 2009 rear tire just last weekend. I did not have to remove the saddle bag chrome guards but I did slip off the mufflers. And yes, I use a hydraulic jack. You are right about not being able to buy another brand of tire for the D407 that Harleys come equipped with for 2009. I have ridden a lot of different brand of tires in 47 years of riding and I have not found one to be better than the D407 rear. I had over 25,000 miles on that puppy when it removed it. That is more than double of anything I have had in the past. I like it. For once you can believe the Harley ads when they say it wears better. As far as using a lot of grease and anti seize on the axle shaft. There is no reason to go overboard here. A very small amount of anti seize is called for on the length of the shaft but no grease at all.