Tire prices going up!

[bigern2300]

I got the computer today serching tire prices today as my Rocket is due for some new rubber really...really soon ! The best prices i've found so far is from www.americanmototire.com, from who i've bought from before with excellent service.
Front....$144.90
Rear.....$192.38
ship'n....$ 16.79
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total......$354.07
Prices have gone up eveidently, as the rear tire was listed at about $177 last year. I must say though, my front tire has served well at almost 14,000 miles and still going. Bad news is this is going to be my third rear !
Anyone know of any better deals? Bigern

 

[Toystoretom]

This is a little old but it might be good still...

http://www.r3owners.net/showthread.php?t=1330&highlight=Tires

Oppps... never mind, they have gone up to $192 just like you quoted.

Try a dealer for a carry out, they may still be working with some old pricing and there will be no shipping.

 

[TxRIIIRider]

I've been wondering when this would happen, since we Rocket owners are the only consumer's of this size of tire..

 

[Erik Dinkelman]

How many miles to the rear tire are riders getting? Pick a catagory and let us know how you ride and the miles ridden. 1. doing lots of burn-outs miles. 2. fast bar trips miles. :bch: and 3.the grandpa gentle touring miles?

 

[Pig9r]

I do a lot of number 1, an occasional 2, and some number 3 and I have about 6000 miles and I am needing to start to look for a replacement.

 

[vonbonds]

I've been wondering when this would happen, since we Rocket owners are the only consumer's of this size of tire..

I didn't realize that. Hopefully other bikes will use the same rear tire so we can get volume discounts.

 

[TxRIIIRider]

I know Metzler has tried to promote the 240/50 16 to custom bike makers. I've even seen a drag race somewhere on line that had a class for bikes running this tire, but no other large
manufacturer runs a 240/50 16 tire. This is why none of the other tire manufacturers such as Avon, who already makes similar size tires have stepped up to offer us an option.

I do alot of long distance riding.. since everywhere to go for me is atleast a 30 mile trip, a once a week, or so bar hopping ride, and an occaisional burn out. The exact opposit of Pig9R.. My first rear lasted 8K miles, and this second one has lasted over 10K so far. However, 4K of this tire was a trip to Sturgis with almost no stop-n-go, so not much will spinning going on. Quite a few 100+ MPH blasts though! As I left my Harley riding buddies in the dust...

 

[busajack]

Pig9r

Pigger, I'am suprised at u. Burn outs??? That could be dangerous. But o what fun..Erik,I got 5.200 out of mine but could have gone a little longer. The Busa only wen't 3.000 so I'am happy.If u ride like a responsible adult I see no problem getting 8.000 to 10.000 miles.But then If u ride like a responsible adult, then why did u buy a rocket...Ha te he...I have to grow old but I don't have to grow up.. Its ridden weather. Ya Ya Jack

 

[bigern2300]

I called the dealer in Tulsa today and for a measly $286.80, i can travel a 65 miles and come pick it up and also take one of these :kick: home with me also! Americanmototires' prices are hard to beat. Bigern