Is this tire OK for a Ultra?

Ozoneman

I found these tires on email and was wondering if they would work on an Ultra.

Front Tire Dunlop 491Elite MT90B16 71H

Rear Tire Dunlop 491Elite MT90B16 74H

The reason I ask is because I think these are radial tires and the Dunlop 402s which Harley recommends are 3 ply (I think?).

smitty901

They do not show up recommened for HD any were I have looked at that before
Elite's can be either dpending on model
Dunlop TireElite 3 Bias

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Ozoneman

Harley and Dunlop suggest the D402, but will the Dunlop Elite work just as well?

smitty901

That tire is not recommened for a HD it is recommened for a HONDA
I have contacted Dunlop and ask them to explain I will post thier responce

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NEWHD74FAN

One thing besides size & fit should be addressed when buying tires on the Internet...the DATE CODE...all tires have a slew of numbers on them, but just because it is the right size and will fit your application does not mean it is right for you. Rubber deteriorates with age, use (wear) and where it was stored. It is a blend of organic rubber and petroleum/plastic products, so make sure you ask them what the DOT# and MFG codes on the tires read. Sight unseen buying of perishable items by price alone is not necessarily a good deal!

glider

I agree.

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smitty901

You are correct many products that turn up on Ebay are out of date or knock offs.
There have been a rash of out of date tires showing up the last few years

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Ozoneman

What brand and model tire do you guys use on your touring HDs?

I compared the Elite 3 to the D402 and the specs are very similar. The Elite 3 has 1/32 more thread depth. And the thead design looks different, so I don't know if that is good or bad. But it is a touring tire and it says, "The high-mileage E3 bias and bias-belted tires suit a wide range of large-displacement touring motorcycles as well as a majority of the most popular cruiser bikes available."

smitty901

I use the Dunlop D402 on both my Fatboy and RoadGlide.
I have in the past tried other brands but went back to Dunlop.
All around they have work out the best for me.
And with Hd dealer pricing I can not get a better price anywere.

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NEWHD74FAN

Smitty is right on...if you are comparing "List" prices, the HD dealer tires are competitive with what is offered for the same OEM type and model available to local retailers. And many will mount and balance free (if you are mechanically adept to have the wheels off the bike) if you buy there.

Such a deal, especially if tire changes are on the fly, no scarred knuckles or blemished wheels...! Puts new meaning to having a centerstand if your on the road a long way from home (for you lucky baggers out there only), if not, I hope you carry a Stop & Go temporary plug kit to keep the rubber side rolling...