Tyre Help

[Hills]

Hey all

I've just rang St Leger Harley (main stealer) for a quote for a new 21" front tyre fitted on my Sporty. I almost dropped through the floor when quoted £168.00!!! This tyre still just about has a mil of tread left on it but I wanted to get the tyre changed while the weather was good and not wait until the M.O.T in January.

Does anyone know anywhere in west Yorkshire that may be cheaper but still do a good and careful job? I'm in Castleford.

Many Thanks
Hills

[Father Jack]

Am I right in thinking that from a HD dealer you would get a Dunlop?

Most people reckon the Avon Venom is better. Google it, you may find it's cheaper aswell.

[Hills]

To be honest Bilbo we didn't get that far I politely cut the conversation short so I'm not sure what tyre they had in mind at that price unfortunately. The tyre I have on now is still the factory H-D Dunlop.

I forgot to mention in my original post, they were willing to knock £35 off the price if I fetch the front wheel to them but I'm not sure what this involves, I'm still very much learning when it comes to this bike.

Hills

[Father Jack]

How's your back tyre? I'm not a fan of changing one by itself, although others may disagree.

[Hills]

The back tyre has a lot of meat left on it, far too much tread to think of changing it.

Cheers
Hills

[Tony Cross]

For 15 years or more I have used SMD at Leigh Lancs. Maybe a bit far for you but a lot cheaper. I too would put on an Avon. Cheaper and better in the wet.

[simonDyna]

Personally I would go to Venoms.

[Hills]

Thanks Tony - A bit far for me but I'll go for an Avon Thanks.

Cheers for the link Simon, big saving there but would still need it fitting, all worth considering though...

Hills

[the_monster]

you could try asking Heide at THS - up the hill from xscape 01977 518886

[Hills]

Would I be OK with the factory Dunlop rear that's on now and a new venom front?