rear tire

[merrow]

I need a new rear tire.  I have stock Dunlops on the bike now but am open to other brands if they are better.  I do want the same size.  Our dealers around here are expensive and not into that customer service thing.  So if any one knows a good site to order tires off the internet I would apreciate it.
Thanks, Jill

[roboto65]

Well as with any other motorcycle site or club this is a hot debate heheheheheh well not that hot over here but there are a bunch of places on line to get tires.  Your choices are Metzeler, Dunlops,IRC,Perelli have not seen to many of those on 3rd gens. I personally likethe Metz and the 170/80/15 to be specific and I am famous for my Ten minute Tire change     That alone will stir the flames hehehehehe

[Greg Cothern]

A lot of folks like the Metzelers some like the Dunlops, me I preferred Metzelers.
However a stock size Metzeler is narrow due to the tread pattern turning on to the sidewall more aggressively than the Dunlops.
I liked the 180/70.  
There are several online places to order tires from such as www.mawonline.com or www.discountmotorcycletire.com just to name a few.

[Gloveberg]

I have always had good luck with RonAyers ( www.ronayers.com)  . The shipping is only $8 or $10 a tire and it very reliable.  SouthwestMoto Tires ( http://arizonamoto.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=SWMT&Category_Code=MTCYTIRES ) has free shipping on two or more tires.  I think for one it's about the same as Ron Ayers.

[silveradocowboy]

What is the stock size on Dunlops(front & rear)?

Anybody running Avons?

[RedMagna]

Stock:
Dunlop K555 Rear is 150/80-15 v rated
Dunlop K555 Front is 120/80-17

You can go to a Dunlop K555 Rear 170/80-15 without rubbing on the fender or rod, as that's what I ride on.

[silveradocowboy]

Thanks, that's exactly what I needed including the answer to the question I forgot to ask.