Rear Tire Replacement

[jc1300]

So....Tons of research on possible replacement rear skins....looking for Quiet and excellent wet condition tires. And now that I have all this info I am like a deer in the headlights! I have all this "info" from reviews etc. but no real, like you guys, input and am unable to pull the trigger. So very embarrassing...but honestly, at least three times I've been at the buy it stage and stopped. What a wuss! So I now ask your vast knowledge and experience for a bit more feedback...shamefully yours....jc

PS...This is my choice to date:

[h=1]Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus[/h]

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[rhino 2]

So....Tons of research on possible replacement rear skins....looking for Quiet and excellent wet condition tires. And now that I have all this info I am like a deer in the headlights! I have all this "info" from reviews etc. but no real, like you guys, input and am unable to pull the trigger. So very embarrassing...but honestly, at least three times I've been at the buy it stage and stopped. What a wuss! So I now ask your vast knowledge and experience for a bit more feedback...shamefully yours....jc

PS...This is my choice to date:

Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus

https://www.tirebuyer.com/tires/bridgestone/turanza-serenity-plus/p/TV104000851

With my two Tri-Glide's ..2011/2017 i never had any problems with the stock tires, And on the 2011 i had 46 thousand miles on them and there was still plenty of miles left to go...I road in rain and snow without any problems....:Shrug:...

 

[jc1300]

With my two Tri-Glide's ..2011/2017 i never had any problems with the stock tires, And on the 2011 i had 46 thousand miles on them and there was still plenty of miles left to go...I road in rain and snow without any problems....:Shrug:...

And I agree about the original Dunlop tires. But they are hard to find outside a HD Dealership ~ Are 30 to 40 dollars more {each} expensive that Most every other alternative ~ And most dealerships don't change them - They send them out to a local Tire dealer to change...a bit disappointing.

 

[DK Custom Products]

I never had any trouble out of the stockers either...and they last a good long while.

I did try the Goodyear Comfortred, and found them to be even better than the stock tires...wet or dry, they were as good or better, but the clincher is they are more comfortable...have a softer ride.

Just to confuse you further, this softer ride is a result of a more pliant sidewall. So if you like to go faster thru the curves, there will be a bit of flex that you feel in them. However, if you ride even close to the suggested speeds in a curve, you will not notice the little extra side flex.

I do like to go fast in the curves, and I would rather not have that extra flex...BUT, to me it is worth it get the better (softer) ride. I only had the tires about 20,000 miles before trading the TG, but they looked like they were going to last just as many miles as the stockers.

Oh, and the price is right. I thing we got them at Wally World for a bit over $110 each.

Kevin

 

[Jack Klarich]

Bridgestone Turanza is a very good touring rated rain tire for any Toyota product, IMO its sidewall will be a bit stiff for a trike

 

[403calgary]

I replaced mine last year at about 45000 miles still lots of tread but were original on an 09. Put same back on

 

[jc1300]

I replaced mine last year at about 45000 miles still lots of tread but were original on an 09. Put same back on

As the original "Signature" are hard to come by...will the Signature II be the same tire...basically?

 

[jc1300]

Bridgestone Turanza is a very good touring rated rain tire for any Toyota product, IMO its sidewall will be a bit stiff for a trike

Stiffer than the Dunlop then?

 

[prariepilot]

Dunlop Signature II

As the original "Signature" are hard to come by...will the Signature II be the same tire...basically?

Got a set of Signature II's after a discussion with a motorcycle tire rep at Dunlop. The Signature II is basically the Signature with an improved tread pattern for all-season performance. There were other minor tweaks, also. Dunlop Rep assured me the II's were an excellent replacement for the originals. Just getting ready to put them on and try them out.

Picked them up at Sam's Club as a special order for $88 each.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Stiffer than the Dunlop then?

They are

 

[ultrafxr]

Based on Kevin's and others recommendations I changed my stock rear Dunlops for Goodyear Assurance Comfortreds. The oem tires only had 7,500 miles on them but I needed new tires on my utility trailer (you know they put the cheapest used tires they can find on those) and they were the same size so I justified the change that way.

In any case the Goodyears are fantastic imo. Better ride for sure and while I'm no wuss in the twisties I really don't notice any flex so I guess it's a subjective thing as most preferences are. I wouldn't want any tire that had a sidewall stiffer than the stock Dunlops for sure so be careful about that.

 

[PosseRider]

Based on Kevin's and others recommendations I changed my stock rear Dunlops for Goodyear Assurance Comfortreds. The oem tires only had 7,500 miles on them but I needed new tires on my utility trailer (you know they put the cheapest used tires they can find on those) and they were the same size so I justified the change that way.

In any case the Goodyears are fantastic imo. Better ride for sure and while I'm no wuss in the twisties I really don't notice any flex so I guess it's a subjective thing as most preferences are. I wouldn't want any tire that had a sidewall stiffer than the stock Dunlops for sure so be careful about that.

Jerry, What size did u buy ? Last time I checked they didn't have the exact size.

 

[ultrafxr]

Jerry, What size did u buy ? Last time I checked they didn't have the exact size.

I bought the stock size - P205/65 R15

Shows are current and available.

 

[PosseRider]

I bought the stock size - P205/65 R15

Shows are current and available.

Thanks.

 

[jjvw]

Not on an HD but I have 40K on my Kumho Solus 205 60 15s. Only $75 when I bought them 3 years ago. They really stick in the twisties. Don't ride fast in the rain but they are adequate at my speeds.

 

[headheaded]

What kind of air pressure are you running in the Goodyears ? I run 22lbs in my Dunlops.

 

[ultrafxr]

What kind of air pressure are you running in the Goodyears ? I run 22lbs in my Dunlops.

23 psi. When I first got them I ran a bit higher - 26 or 27 maybe - because Kevin mentioned possible flex when running hard in the twisties due to the softer sidewall. First long ride with them was to Deadwood for the 3-Wheel Rally then on to WY and CO on the way home. Had lots of twisties and never noticed any flex problem and I was running my typical speeds as I did on two wheels - well above the posted suggested speed of the curves. Maybe not as fast as some but plenty fast for everyone in the little group I was leading (and some very good riders and on two wheels). So somewhere along there I lowered the pressure a bit for a softer ride. 23 psi seems to work just fine for the Comfortreds for me.

 

[jc1300]

23 psi. When I first got them I ran a bit higher ~ somewhere along there I lowered the pressure a bit for a softer ride. 23 psi seems to work just fine for the Comfortreds for me.

Are you Riding Two up or Solo. And curious if you are pulling a trailer. Thanks

 

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Been watching this thread ... and a question reared it's ugly head ... con you get the rear tires mounted at a car tire place ... are the rear wheels able to hold up to the machines????

I would bring the wheels to them, wouldn't let the pull them. I would put them on and do the torquing too.

 

[ultrafxr]

Are you Riding Two up or Solo. And curious if you are pulling a trailer. Thanks

Two up 99% of the time, and fully loaded on long trips.