150/90-15 tires

[Rhbrandy]

seems this size is getting harder to find. what brands does anyone know of ?

[madmax]

Hi, Looking on the net I've found 9 makes of tires.
Dunlop D404
Maxxis Touring M6011
Avon Cobra Chrome
Pirelli MT 66 ROUTE
Metzeler ME888 Marathon Ultra
Michelin Commander III Cruiser
Bridgestone E-Max R
Continental ContiTour
Kenda K673 Kruz

Finding some one that sells & stock's them is another question. Good luck.

[Rhbrandy]

yes that is the problem, this size is not used by many other bikes, most everyone is out of stock

[Scott-(Altoona, PA)]

May have to resort to ordering on-line and either mounting it yourself or taking it to a shop (knowing they don't carry it) to get mounted & balanced.

[Rhbrandy]

yes i do order online , 10 sites out of stock or discontinued

[GrandpaDenny]

Do *NOT* use the D404. They are not rated for the weight of our bikes. Yes, they were OEM, and they were crap.

[GrandpaDenny]

Oh, and what about Dunlop American Elites?

[cushman eagle]

Oh, and what about Dunlop American Elites?

Yes,GrandpaDenny,The dealer I got my Michelin CommanderIIIs from last fall,also suggested the Dunlop Elites.
His supplier had them in stock,I did not ask about the others.

[Nails]

Pirelli RT66 seem plenty available, and cheap. I like them even if they don't last very long -- don't mind throwing some money at the local shop to mount them. They perform great, especially because they're 1990 technology ... just like the rest of my bike.

(But I do need to pay closer attention before taking off on a 5K ride. )

[Van Voyager]

Do *NOT* use the D404. They are not rated for the weight of our bikes. Yes, they were OEM, and they were crap.

According to the the Dunlop site the 150/90-15 D404 is rated for 827 lbs.

[Nails]

Do *NOT* use the D404. They are not rated for the weight of our bikes. Yes, they were OEM, and they were crap.

According to the the Dunlop site the 150/90-15 D404 is rated for 827 lbs.

Yes, D404's came stock. I don't know why they don't work on the front, but they sure don't. (I had one.) AFAIK, they work fine on the back ... and on other bikes. (I just got one on the back of another bike, sorta a cheap/emergency affair.)

XII seems to have especially touchy front suspension.

[Bonnie and Clyde]

I bought my xii back in October 21 and it had newer Mich Commanders. During my recent front to back maintenance I found a 2+ inch gash in the middle of the rear tire. So I internet shopped and found @ J&P cycles (cheapest I could find) Conti Tour tires that come with free roadside towing. Mounted them myself F&R. They are nice.

[Nails]

Mounted them myself

Using balance beads?
(I have a great local independent shop that I don't mind supporting. But so far, that's just been mounting tires and rebuilding forks.)

[Bonnie and Clyde]

Mounted them myself

Using balance beads?
(I have a great local independent shop that I don't mind supporting. But so far, that's just been mounting tires and rebuilding forks.)

No balance needed. Rolls along nice and smooth.

[Nails]

No balance needed. Rolls along nice and smooth.

I do that with d/s bikes -- don't go very fast, usually in the dirt; and they vibrate like crazy anyway.

My XII tires always come back from the shop with weights on the rim. Maybe it's that 90's Pirelli technology.

[Bonnie and Clyde]

No balance needed. Rolls along nice and smooth.

I do that with d/s bikes -- don't go very fast, usually in the dirt; and they vibrate like crazy anyway.

My XII tires always come back from the shop with weights on the rim. Maybe it's that 90's Pirelli technology.

I figured this mount myself and no balance would trigger some response.

I do the same on my KTM's dual sport and MX no balance. On the xii I put the wheels on the manual balance wheel true stand I have and they were so close I didn't bother and cant notice.

[dr_makoki]

I suggest Avon Cobra Chrome 170/80-15, they are cheaper than 150s, easier to find and they make a really delicious ride. I use to drive fast, 80-90 mph, and they are perfectly stable and trustworthy.
Wear is slow and uniform throughout the tread, I have made about 2000 miles with them and they are still in an environment of 80% of useful life

[Bonnie and Clyde]

I suggest Avon Cobra Chrome 170/80-15, they are cheaper than 150s, easier to find and they make a really delicious ride. I use to drive fast, 80-90 mph, and they are perfectly stable and trustworthy.
Wear is slow and uniform throughout the tread, I have made about 2000 miles with them and they are still in an environment of 80% of useful life

I was wondering if a 170 would fit with the rear fender and driveshaft. Good to know it does for the future. I think the 170's have a higher load rating too

[GrandpaDenny]

According to the the Dunlop site the 150/90-15 D404 is rated for 827 lbs.

That's load range 74. That's the weight rating of a FRONT American Elite MT90-B16. The Elite 4 150/90B16 has a weight rating of 81 (but is unfurtunately out of production, as we've been discussing). BTW I just checked J&P cycles, and they don't have the American Elite in 150/90B15 either. Phbt.

[dr_makoki]

I was wondering if a 170 would fit with the rear fender and driveshaft. Good to know it does for the future. I think the 170's have a higher load rating too

Yes, it fits perfectly, but you will need to take all the air from the tyre when fitting the wheel on bike