Inject authentic custom heritage and uncompromised highway mileage into your heavy cruiser setup by mounting the Dunlop American Elite Rear Tire (180/65B16 Wide Whitewall). Proudly designed, tested, and manufactured in the United States, this premier V-Twin replacement tire is specifically engineered to handle the massive payloads, high engine torque, and unpredictable wet-weather road conditions that modern heavyweight touring bikes face daily.
Heavy touring motorcycles put incredible vertical weight and heat stress on a rear tire's centerline, typically resulting in premature flattening, uneven cupping, and a harsh, unstable ride over highway joints. Dunlop combats this structural fatigue by infusing the American Elite with their signature MT Multi-Tread compound matrix. The center of the tread features a hardened, wear-resistant compound optimized for continuous straight-line tracking, delivering exceptional mileage longevity. Flanking the center are high-traction lateral shoulder compounds that deliver class-leading cornering grip and neutral steering transitions, giving you absolute confidence when leaning a fully loaded bagger into sharp highway switchbacks.
Advanced American Casing Science & Acoustics:
Unlike standard tires that can generate an annoying whine at high speeds, this second-generation tire features a computer-optimized tread pattern specifically tuned for ultra-quiet operation. The carcass is built with a heavy-duty multi-ply bias configuration wrapped in specialized strengthening belts to support massive passenger and luggage weight without sidewall flexing or flexing. The deep groove geometry cuts cleanly through heavy surface water to maximize your wet pavement tracking, ensuring a stable, safe contact patch rain or shine.
Mechanical Specifications & Sizing Profile:
- Tire Axle Position: Rear Drive Wheel.
- Sizing Profile Blueprint: 180/65B16 (180mm Section Width / 65% Aspect Ratio / Belted Bias-Ply Construction).
- Sidewall Styling Layout: Classic Wide Whitewall (WWW) for a premium vintage look.
- Rim Diameter Fitment: 16-Inch Rear Wheel.
- Load & Speed Capacity Index: 81H Rating — engineered to safely support up to 1,019 lbs at sustained highway speeds reaching 130 mph.
- Tube Requirement Profile: Fully Tubeless Design (TL) — can safely be utilized with an inner tube on traditional spoked wheels.
Guaranteed Heavy Cruiser Fitment Validation:
This 180/65B16 rear tire serves as the direct factory-approved replacement or size upgrade for modern heavyweight touring motorcycles. It provides a flawless structural match for major American iron platforms, including: Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, Road Glide, Street Glide, Road King, and Ultra Classic models (2009-2025+), as well as select Indian Chief Classic, Chieftain, and Roadmaster touring configurations. Please visually double-check your vehicle's factory rear fender clearance, belt guard spacing, and rim specifications prior to final assembly positioning.
Please Note: Chassis tracking stability and handling safety are paramount. This listing is for a single (1) individual tubeless rear tire. The wheel/rim is shown for demonstration purposes only and is sold separately. To preserve a completely neutral steering geometry, it is highly recommended to pair this fresh American Elite rear whitewall with a matching Dunlop American Elite front tire.
Get Back Out Riding Fast
Don't let a worn, squared-off tire keep your cruiser parked in the garage when the open road calls. Your premium American-made touring tires are handled via Fast Shipping, processing out of our fulfillment network the same or next business day depending on checkout time. Best of all, because this flagship V-Twin tire clears our store minimum, you automatically receive Free Shipping on your entire order!
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