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Jim Moore
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« on: September 08, 2024, 08:32:39 AM »
Sorry guys, I've read through a bunch of threads and now I'm just more confused. I need to replace the tires on my 99 Tourer. Apparently the original size front (150/80-17) is no longer made? What size are you using instead? Any brand suggestions? I mildly favor Michelins, but not if something else works better.

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Jim Moore
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« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2024, 09:03:37 AM »
Denniskirk.com is showing eight different tire sets for Valkyries in the stock sizes. I run Shinko brand on the front of all of my Valks.
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« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2024, 12:41:00 PM »
Dennis Kirk and RockyMountain Motosports are my goto for tires...
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« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2024, 02:06:34 PM »
Walmart.com is a pretty good source for motorcycle tires. I just checked they have all the usual brands available in 150/80-17  Wink
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« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2024, 06:49:32 PM »
Quote from: Chrisj CMA on September 08, 2024, 02:06:34 PM
Walmart.com is a pretty good source for motorcycle tires. I just checked they have all the usual brands available in 150/80-17  Wink

Thanks for the tip on Walmart, never would have thought they would be a source for mc tires.
Jeez, I dread the next time I need tires... $$$$$$ cough cough... Tongue
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« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2024, 11:46:40 PM »
I purchased my M888s from here, they shipping quickly as well. Not sure why the fronts have gone up so much, I paid $272 in Dec 23. Rears are still the same price though, and cheaper that the fronts now.
Front
https://www.americanmototire.com/street-cruiser-touring/metzeler-me888-marathon-ultra-150-80r-17-72v-front-2680800-mc.html
Rear
https://www.americanmototire.com/street-cruiser-touring/metzeler-me888-marathon-ultra-180-70r-16-77v-rear-2680900-mc.html
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Jim Moore
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« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2024, 04:06:00 PM »
Ended up going with Bridgestones in OEM sizes. Jeez, these prices!

Gonna use my Rabaconda to swap 'em out. Should be interesting.
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« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2024, 06:07:20 PM »
Rabaconda?
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« Reply #8 on: September 09, 2024, 07:38:43 PM »
https://us.rabaconda.com/collections/tire-changers?srsltid=AfmBOord4CxcZFHN7X68YOIh-t6yzay7_IBs18usaLFpkwZnLFnfY9B4
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