MAINEAC Posted June 19, 2009 Share #1 Posted June 19, 2009 (edited) I just bought a set of Dunlop Elite IIIs for my RSV and I noticed that the front tire is fatter than the rear... This bugged me a little so I did some poking around and found out the MV85-15 size listed for the RSV rear is the same as a 150/80-15 (See it here)... I got the stock size 150/80-16 for the front and I guess because of the 1" difference in rim size makes the front wider... I haven't got past the scrub in stage yet so I'm not sure if it affects handling... Has anyone else noticed this??? Edited June 19, 2009 by MAINEAC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardbog Posted June 19, 2009 Share #2 Posted June 19, 2009 What ???? You wanna say that you gonna mount 16" tire on 15 " rim You are mainiac. I'm heard of installing wider tire or lower profilr, but never actual rim size. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAINEAC Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted June 19, 2009 Starbog I'm not sure if your post is an attempt at humor or if you didn't understand my post ,,, So I changed a couple of words and added a paragraph break in case it was the latter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eazyduzzit Posted June 19, 2009 Share #4 Posted June 19, 2009 I don't know what you changed from, but I just replaced original Bridgestones with E3s on my bike and I love the difference it made. It handles better at all speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB-1 Posted June 19, 2009 Share #5 Posted June 19, 2009 MAINEAC: Last year you were running a CT. Why the change back to MC tires? I'm putting an Elite III on the rear of my bike tonight. I got 10,000 miles out of the Michelin Commander I put on last year after trying a CT. The front Commander still looks good and ought give me another 3000 or so miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyeker Posted June 19, 2009 Share #6 Posted June 19, 2009 I have the Elite IIIs on my 2007 Venture, so far the mileage looks great, and the ride and handling are great. I highly recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAINEAC Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted June 19, 2009 (edited) Yeah I had a car tire and it hit the wearbars at 19K but about 14k of that was pulling a trailer... I was going to go with a Michelin XZX 165SR15 on the rear and a Dunlop K700 150/80R16 Rear on the front... BUT... I was planning on going back to Laconia this weekend and I couldn't pull it off on time so I ordered the Elite 3s on Mon. and they were in my Bro's shop on Tues... PS: Laconia looks like a washout... Edited June 19, 2009 by MAINEAC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAINEAC Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share #8 Posted June 19, 2009 I have the Elite IIIs on my 2007 Venture, so far the mileage looks great, and the ride and handling are great. I highly recommend them. I don't know what you changed from, but I just replaced original Bridgestones with E3s on my bike and I love the difference it made. It handles better at all speeds. Did either of you notice that the front tire is wider than the rear???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethroish Posted June 20, 2009 Share #9 Posted June 20, 2009 Did not notice the width of the front tire, but love these E3s. Got 10k miles on them now and they still look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydoc_17 Posted June 20, 2009 Share #10 Posted June 20, 2009 Hey Maineac, According to the numbers you posted, the tires should be the EXACT same width. the 150 number is the tread width, (150MM) the 80 number is the height of the sidewall, which is 80% of the 150 number, (120MM) and the last number is the rim size. Using the numbers for the front and rear tires, the rear tire is 24.4488 tall and the front tire is 25.4488 tall. (1 inch taller) but the same width. According to the numbers, Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eazyduzzit Posted June 20, 2009 Share #11 Posted June 20, 2009 Did either of you notice that the front tire is wider than the rear???? I changed them at different times, so I didn't notice the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahoutzer Posted June 20, 2009 Share #12 Posted June 20, 2009 I got a set of Elite III's, but got the narrower front tire size, not the stock size. I have not used the stock front tire size since the original BrickStones wore out at 8,000, back on '06. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutKast Posted June 20, 2009 Share #13 Posted June 20, 2009 Mr. Maineac - I had not noticed the front being wider before, but it seems just eyeballing with a tape measure to the widest point that the front is indeed about 1/4" wider. No worries though, they were great. New last sept, then about 17000 miles before the rear showed cord. Front has plently left. Took on cross crounty trip from Virginia to LA and back home though SD pulling a 350 lb trailer, a trip from VA to mexico 2-up with trailer, another to Myrtle Beach 2-up with trailer, and 3 or 4 cross state trips, some 2-up some with trailer. Going to try Darkside. The front E3 is not being changed at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50btripn Posted June 20, 2009 Share #14 Posted June 20, 2009 I just put E III's on mine. I agree with earlier post...I believe they are the exact same width, or at least they look to be the same. either way, what a difference they make as compared to the stock Brickstones (crap). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyeker Posted June 21, 2009 Share #15 Posted June 21, 2009 I cannot see any differance in width by looking. A buddy of mine also just put a set on, he had a front end shimmy problem and it went away with the new Elite IIIs. (he had stock Bridgestones) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Posted June 21, 2009 Share #16 Posted June 21, 2009 Hey folks, Recently spoke with some wing riders up at Americade. They swear by the E-3's. So here is my question for all of you seasoned Venture Riders: I am preparing for my front and rear tire purchase. So far the only tires the scoot has seen is Michelin Commanders. Second set with terrific wear. I am reading alot about the Avon tires?? Now reading about the E-3's?? Is there any overall comparitive information based on actual use of the above listed. I am happy with the Commanders. But, I am always willing to try newer technologies, or better performing products. Thanks always for the opportunity to reach out for tech support. Ricardo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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