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I am looking for information on where to go for the best price on tires. Right now I am running "stock" Dunlops. Here is what I am going to purchase:

100/90-19 M880
150/80B-16 M880

Any help would be very helpful.
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I got my last 2 sets from dennis kirk..
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denniskirk offer's great pricing on the ME880's with free shipping.

also have seen several good prices at http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ who's also a supporting sponsor to the forum.
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You could also check local stealers in your area, I picked up a set of 880's same sizes as you listed for $228 OTD on sale. I paid another $125 to have them mounted at a local indy and opened a new checking account that paid me $ 125 reward and that account is now my motorcyle charge card. I need to sell the OEM Dunlops (almost new front and good condition rear) I hope for another $88. + ship making a transaction of $ 140 for a set of night and day better tires that work better in the rain! Not too bad....
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allways get mine from www.denniskirk.com free shipping good price...be on your door in about 2 days...cant go wrong...ordered 3 sets of metz from them no problems ever...
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I have used these guys several times with good results.

http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/

but the Supporting Vendor listed above would be a great place to start...and if they are in the ballpark price wise....you should use them!
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I just got mine from Motorcycle superstore. Loved it, 116 for the rear, and they drop shipped to the indie. Plus they included a magazine so I had something to read while I waited.
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+1 on dennis kirk plus they're only 30 miles from me so I can get them same day.
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Haven't read the whole thread, but if it hasn't been mentioned, check out www.bikebandit.com If they've got what you need, their service is EXCELLENT! Last tire I bought from them after comparison shopping, saved around $40...
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another vote for denniskirk.com but bikebandit.com has great service too. I usually check both of them when I need parts.
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