Bring striking custom heritage styling and premium road manners back to your heavy cruiser with the Dunlop American Elite Bias Rear Tire with Wide Whitewall (Part Number: 45131529). As the benchmark aftermarket tire line entirely designed, thoroughly tested, and manufactured in the USA, this robust rear tire features advanced multi-compound technology to deliver extreme tread mileage alongside classic vintage aesthetics.
Why Riders Shop Mad Lads Moto
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- MT Multi-Tread Compound: Engineered with a highly resilient, long-wearing center compound to resist flat-spotting on straight highway stretches, paired with high-grip lateral compounds on the shoulders for confident cornering traction.
- Authentic Wide Whitewall (WWW): Features a premium, vintage-inspired wide white sidewall stripe to cleanly complement retro V-Twin cruiser and touring bike builds.
- Even Wear Tread Pattern: Computer-optimized groove distribution expels water rapidly while preventing localized cupping, ensuring a smooth, whisper-quiet ride for thousands of miles.
- Matching Sets Available: Complete your custom look by pairing this high-load bias rear tire with our matching American Elite wide whitewall front tires.
Confirmed Fitment Information
This MU85B16 tubeless (TL) bias-belted rear tire features a 77H load and speed rating, securely supporting a maximum weight of 908 lbs at sustained speeds up to 130 mph. The alphanumeric MU85 designator makes this tire slightly wider and thicker than an MT90, serving as the direct, exact factory Original Equipment (OE) sizing or popular retrofit upgrade for the following rear wheels:
- Harley-Davidson Electra Glide (FLHT / FLHTC / FLHTCU): 2004 - 2008 (Factory OE Rear Size)
- Harley-Davidson Road King / Classic (FLHR / FLHRC): 2004 - 2008 (Factory OE Rear Size)
- Harley-Davidson Road Glide (FLTR): 2004 - 2008 (Factory OE Rear Size)
- Harley-Davidson Street Glide (FLHX): 2006 - 2008 (Factory OE Rear Size)
- Retrofit Note: Popularly utilized on 2003 and older Harley-Davidson FL touring models looking to upgrade from an MT90 to a slightly wider tire with higher load capacity. Always verify swingarm and belt guard clearances before upgrading sizes.
Technical Specifications
| Feature |
Specification |
| Brand |
Dunlop Tires |
| Model Line |
American Elite Bias Series |
| Tire Size |
MU85B16 |
| Load & Speed Index |
77H (Max 908 lbs / 130 mph) |
| Construction |
Bias-Belted / Tubeless (TL) |
| Sidewall Style |
Wide Whitewall (WWW) |
| Manufacturer Part Number |
45131529 |
| Country of Origin |
USA |
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