[Jason_S4]

Does it make more sense to purchase new rear tire via the or just purchase directly from the dealer? If the net is the way to go, does anyone have a good place to purchase from? Also, what should I expect the dealer to charge me to have that rear tire installed?

Thanks,
Jason

 

[silas]

Ask first. I have had one place quote 135.00 several places would not even mount them. I finally found a place that would do them for 25 each off the bike.

 

[Jason_S4]

I ended up buying from this place www.motorcyclespecialties.com. Michelin Pilot Sport for 139.00 shipped. Local daeler will install the tire for 60 bucks. After calling around for pricing I'll be saving about 50 bucks.

 

[RC51Mike]

A couple dealers nearby charge $25-30/wheel off the bike whether you buy their tires or not. I get my tires from Kneedraggers- I don't pay shipping because they are located near my office. With two bikes and soft tires, I'm thinking seriously of getting a tire changing machine.

 

[test-reg]

if you do your own mounting and balancing, it is worth it. if not, go locally.

 

[Mark1305]

Ask your dealer if there's a price break for buying the tires from him and having him mount them.

My dealer was up front when I asked and quoted $25 per wheel off the bike if I bought from him or $30 each if I brought in the tire with the wheel. Of course when I decided on Avon AV45/46 tires, he was also up front that he couldn't give as good a discount on those as some of the other lines h normally sold. :'( I've had friends get mail order tires that were out of round, so I opted to spend about $10 more and buy through my dealer to avoid similar hassles.

Speaking of the AV45/46 combo - I love them. Good feel, excellent grip, and after 1,000 miles including a recent excursion to the Tale of the Dragon and some other mountain roads, almost no visible wear other than the scuffing in. I've only had the rear spin up a couple of times while hitting paint lines or rough spots leaned over and on the gas. The tire just settles back in without getting all spooky.

Mark J

 

[DMNDUC]

I buy tires from swmototires.com. Free shipping if you order more than two and excellent track record on deliveries. I alos have the Harborfreight tire changing stand with the motorcycle adapter; paid around $80 on sale. The local Honda shop balances them for $7 a wheel.

I am now at the point where I can replace tires for right at $210 a set. And with three bikes, I am changing at least a set a month. Plus I get the chance to change my friends tires too.