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So as much as I loved the ride and performance of Metzler 888s on my 2015 RM I am done with only getting 8,500 miles on the rear tire. Took bike to local indy shop (Harley focused but not exclusive) for state inspection and got the call the rear tread wouldn't pass. Owner said he carries/recommends the Dunlop American Elites.
Now here is the part where I kinda get pissed. I specifically asked the owner if the American Elites were the EXACT same size as the stock 180/60 16 (and Metzlers). He said yes, then when I go to pick up the bike I see on the paperwork they are 180/65s. I asked him about it and he said no big deal they are just a little wider and he does this all the time. Now I am reading all sorts of different things here on our forum about the fact they are taller by about 3/8". Things like the bike leaning further on the kickstand, and more importantly these tires are only actually load rated for the Chiefs, but not the heavier Chieftain or Roadmaster. How many of you have this 180/65 size on your Roadmasters? Am I over thinking or is this not the right tire? I Looked on the Dunlop site and it only shows their couple of models that come in 180/60 as tires that fit Roadmasters. Their must be some reason that they don't list the 65s as fitting, right? Thanks for your input.
Now here is the part where I kinda get pissed. I specifically asked the owner if the American Elites were the EXACT same size as the stock 180/60 16 (and Metzlers). He said yes, then when I go to pick up the bike I see on the paperwork they are 180/65s. I asked him about it and he said no big deal they are just a little wider and he does this all the time. Now I am reading all sorts of different things here on our forum about the fact they are taller by about 3/8". Things like the bike leaning further on the kickstand, and more importantly these tires are only actually load rated for the Chiefs, but not the heavier Chieftain or Roadmaster. How many of you have this 180/65 size on your Roadmasters? Am I over thinking or is this not the right tire? I Looked on the Dunlop site and it only shows their couple of models that come in 180/60 as tires that fit Roadmasters. Their must be some reason that they don't list the 65s as fitting, right? Thanks for your input.