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Cruiser
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Spring Hill, Tennessee | As winter approaches, it is a time when I begin shopping for my bikes when I can't ride them as much.
Tire shopping has been the order of buisness over the past week. I am amazed at the huge variance in pricing I am finding for the Dunlop Elite 3. I have seen this tire priced as high as $281 for a rear, and as low as $178 for the same rear tire.
I know many of you are now using different brands on your Visions. That is fine with me as I too am considering other options. My question is WHERE DO YOU BUY YOUR TIRES?
If you have found a place that you believe is offering a good price for your tires, please share with us. I hate to think about getting ripped off on a tire purchase!
Thanks,
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, VA | There are a few places since they are the SAME tires as the GL1800 GoldWing. I had a few places, one is Ron Ayers in NC. However, I have found that with shipping, I could get them for the same price at the dealer when they give me a 15% discount during sale times. The last three tires have been from the dealer during discount time. $281.00 for a rear is WAY TOO much and you can easily find them online for about $230 with shipping. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 117
Spring Hill, Tennessee | Ron Ayers has them listed for $178. With $12 for shipping, $190 is the best price I have found.
I have started liking "on-line" shopping! With Tennessee Sales Tax at 9.25%, buying on-line and saving that 10% makes a huge difference!! |
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Tourer
Posts: 576
, IA | is rum metz fromMotorcyclesuperstore.com
ME 880 Marathon Touring Rear Tire
, Size - 180/60HR-16
SKU# 97152
ME 880 Marathon Touring Front Tire
, Size - 130/70HR-18
SKU# 98513
Paid $317 delivered for the pair! back when i got them |
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Visionary
Posts: 8144
New Bohemia, VA | hey now, that ain't fair. I just paid $203.00 just last week at the dealer, on the spot. I needed it right then.... |
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Iron Butt
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Northeast Ohio | BikeBandit.com. If you have an AMA membership, they give you an extra 10% off. I am going to buy Stones there, shipped, for $287! |
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Visionary
Posts: 2027
Brighton, TN | Tennessee Vision, I didn't know it was winter here yet. Another fella and I will still be riding for a while. I have been getting all my tires from my local dealer. I show him the price from Ron Ayers and let him decide on what he wants to do. Normally, he gets within a few dollars but then he MOUNTS them for FREE, if I buy it from him. So, I think the last time I talked to him, it was 35 front and 55 rear to mount or something like that. So, I would prefer to give him the cash, if I got to give it to someone. |
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Cruiser
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Baltimore, Md | I will assume (maybe incorrectly) that those of you buying tires cheaper elsewhere are also having them installed at your dealer. If that is true, are you getting either a sneer from the dealer or a comment of 'next time buy from me and I'll reduce the price'? I would think most dealers would be inclined to try for the business vs. showing anger, but you never know. And I'm curious. Thanks. |
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Tourer
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Centennial, CO | Grand Prix Motorsports in Denver sells Dunlops 1/2 price if they mount/balance them. I had both replaced and installed for 390. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 238
SF Bay Area | My Vic dealer... the only local wrench I trust to remove, install, align and torque things properly... like my life depends on it.
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Cruiser
Posts: 117
Spring Hill, Tennessee | pollolittle - 2009-11-06 9:41 AM
Tennessee Vision, I didn't know it was winter here yet. Another fella and I will still be riding for a while. I have been getting all my tires from my local dealer. I show him the price from Ron Ayers and let him decide on what he wants to do. Normally, he gets within a few dollars but then he MOUNTS them for FREE, if I buy it from him. So, I think the last time I talked to him, it was 35 front and 55 rear to mount or something like that. So, I would prefer to give him the cash, if I got to give it to someone.
I assume you are referring to the dealer on Whitten Road? They are some nice guys! I like your way of offering your business for the right price!
I said as winter time "approached" my friend. I am riding this Sunday (11/8). Where are you located? |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 732
Western WA | Got the set of Dunlop E3s for $319 shipped from Motorcycle Superstore.
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Tourer
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Salisbury, NC | Tn Vision, if you plan on riding with polittle, you may want fresh tires. And he knows some cool roads to wear them out. And you may want to remove the trunk so you can keep up. ET |
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Visionary
Posts: 1632
Jasper, MO | I asked my dealer if he could get close to the mail order prices. I got new E3's front and rear, installed for $330. Give your dealer a chance.
Ronnie |
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Cruiser
Posts: 117
Spring Hill, Tennessee | I appreciate all the responses. I'm not sure why, but I never thought about giving the dealer a chance to match pricing? It is a wonderful suggestion!!
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Visionary
Posts: 2027
Brighton, TN | tennessee Vision, I apparently don't check this site enough or I would have noticed your note of riding Sunday, I might have taken you up on the opportunity. I live just north of Millington or Memphis. |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 19
| Just ordered replacement set of Dunlop E3s for $281.98 (free shipping) from http://www.jakewilson.com
Part numbers 1200500001 (rear) and 1175030002 (front). $10 discount right now for buying two or more tires. |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 38
NW Jersey | I've had good luck with tire unlimited. I dismount the wheels and take them to a local shop for mounting and balancing....then reinstall the wheels....... check the out...
http://www.tiresunlimited.com |
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Visionary
Posts: 1436
| I always buy from motocycle accessory warehouse.com..... Fast order delivery and GREAT customer service. |
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Visionary
Posts: 8144
New Bohemia, VA | Tennessee Vision - 2009-11-06 7:45 AM
Ron Ayers has them listed for $178. With $12 for shipping, $190 is the best price I have found.
I have started liking "on-line" shopping! With Tennessee Sales Tax at 9.25%, buying on-line and saving that 10% makes a huge difference!!
ron ayers always seems to be the best online deal if you watch them. however, I'll reiterate that the dealer for me has been the best way to go, with shipping and all, and they do a great favor in price to change a tire. Frankly, the tire changing price is what attracted me to start with to begin looking at a Victory. |
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Where do you buy your tires?