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who sells the most correct tire for a 50fl?
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Re: tires

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The factory used Firestone and Goodyear tires in 50.
Coker makes replicas of both.
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Cool, Coker is in Chattanooga, TN and I live about 15 min away.
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What are the differences between the two tires? any suggestions?

Would the Firestone 72225 be the correct one?
Which Goodyear tire is it?

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http://www.cokertire.com/motorcycle/whe ... er/16.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Firestone, first row, center tire, $157
Goodyear, second row, third tire, $134, black wall (photo is whitewall)
Personal preference, I've used both.
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I guess I was asking what kind of ride differences there were between them. I like the look of the firestone better.
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Re: tires

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Post by Bigincher »

Make sure you choose the right size--- that one in the middle of the top row is a 3.50 x 16.
Middle of the 4th row is a 5.00x 16.
Just sayin...
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