Looking for Tire Dealer

[jryan]

Any recommendations where I can buy a front Dunlop Elite II online, from a place where they haven't been sitting around for years on the shelf?

 

I put new Elite II's on last year & just getting ready for another trip & noticed a small cut in the sidewall...I don't "think" it's a big deal, but better safe than sorry...

 

Thanks in advance for any suggestions...JR

[RedRider]

Southwest MotoTires carries most. I just got some Avons (put them on today - still haven't ridden them yet) and they were current manufacturing date (late 06 date code). I believe their website is www.swmototires.com. Best price around and shipping is free if you buy two tires. They do carry Dunlops.

 

RR

[Squidley]

Thats the only place I buy tires after they donated a set for one of our members bike project

[jryan]

Unfortunately, SW MotoTires doesn't have any D491 Elite IIs...they did suggest the D404 since it has the same tread pattern...is that a good idea? Or are there any other suggested sites?

[Freebird]

I haven't checked to see if they offer the Michelin Commander in the first gen sizes but I sure like them.

[bigmaxsr]

Free Bird,

 

Don't know if this is too late or not, had good luck with these folks

 

http://www.americanmototire.com/

 

Bigmax

[V7Goose]

I do not believe Dunlop Elite IIs are being made any longer. Any you find are likely old stock. Dunlop has been slowly phasing out the EII for the EIII. Although they have not officially said so, I personally believe that they have delayed the introduction of some sizes in the EIII to move leftover EIIs.

Goose

[Guest JGorom]

I just put Elite 3's on my Wing and I am very impressed with the ride and feel of these tires. Right now it's too early to determine the milage I will get out of them, however, I do believe they give me a more comfortable ride and better traction than the 491 Elite 2's I have on my Venture. I would not hesitate to put either the Elite 3's or Avon's (which I had on my RSTD) on if you cannot find the 491's your looking for. I have never tried the Michelin Commander's but several here like them and stand by them so there is a third option.

 

Later...

[hdroyer]

I took FreeBird's advice an went with the commanders. The bike handles like a completely different bike 1Gen., I was unsure about the wobble with the venoms. ridenow.com $176.80 shipped front and rear date 2006.

120/90-18F 140/90-16R

[bmxndad]

I am in the process of shopping for some new Michelin Commanders for my 99 RSV.

How do I tell when they were made?

I am assuming if I ask before I order that they will tell me.

If I end up with a less than knowledgable salesperson, I figure if I know how to tell when they were made might help.

Thanks,

Ross

[BOO]

I believe Goose is correct, I also heard they had quit making the EII's and was surprised to see someone had a tire with a late 06 date on it.

I have a E III on the rear of my bike and it has nearly 19,000 miles on it and I would guess I will get another 5 to 8K out of it. I think the rubber is a little hard but I like the ride and the handling.

Good luck with the tires,

Jerry