Where will I get 19-in Dunlop tyres for my Bullet??

v12 · 13th March 2006, 12:01

Plannin to swap my MRF tyres with the Dunlop tyres that were originally availabe on the Bullets. Any idea from where do i get them? And do they offer better grip than the MRF?? And how much would they cost?

jkdas · 13th March 2006, 12:39

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bblost · 8th December 2007, 16:02

I know its an old old thread, but still

In Hyderabad: just bought and fixed a rear 3.50-19 Dunlop on my bike.
Paid 1050 for tire and a Ceat tube.
Shop:
Balaji Tyres, Punjagutta, towards Ameerpet.
Shop's Phone # 9246585705.

aruncheloor · 2nd October 2009, 20:47

Hi all,
Im searching for a new rear tyre for my 2005 Thunderbird which i bought recently. The rear tyre has worn out. And its raining heavily in Kerala thesedays with 2 months of evening thunderstorms to follow till Dec. Im desperate to get a new rear tyre. Currently its running on an MRF Nylogrip 3.50-90-19. Eventhough its ok, i would like to go for a broader tyre@ rear. My options are MRF Meteor 110/90/19 [it costs rs.1800/-] and the Dunlop Monster 120/80/19 [rs.2000/-]. I was about to go for the MRF Meteor. But, a lot of guys says its a stupid tyre and it skids like hell in rains

. I know some guys who changed it within a couple of months after purchase. Any guess about Dunlop Monster 120/80/19? I personally checked the tyre. It looks wide & has a deep water groove in the middle. So, it seems it will perform better in wet conditions which i give importance to. Can i fit it without modifying the swingarm? Will it touch/scratch the mudguard/chaincover while riding with a pillion? Are there any better options from Michelin? I dont like the Duro ones. Please suggest.

My choice is still the Dunlop Monster

jsrakkar · 2nd October 2009, 22:56

Hi Arun,

Stay away from the MRF Meteor - the only thing good about it is that it looks wide, nothing much. Handling gains are nowhere near what you would expect when you move from around 87mm width to 110mm.

I have been using one on my 2001 Electra for more than an year, and I'm not at all impressed, the only reason I haven't changed it till now is that I'm planning to downgrade to something like 120mm or 110mm width in 18" or 17" wheel size - there are quite good options available in that size range.

Regarding the tyre touching the chain guard or swingarm, the MRF tyre used to touch it and I had to cut the chain guard from inside at the point where the tyre is widest. Not sure about the swingarm of 2005 Thunderbird, but even now I have to take lot of care while getting the tyre fitted on the bike after normal brake pad change or puncture repair - if not fitted proprely, it tends to scrap with the swingarm.

4.00 -18 Michelin M45 should be good choice, though I have no idea about it's performance or life.

Regards,
Jaspreet Singh

alter.e.go · 3rd October 2009, 02:30

This is there site.

Falcon Tyres Ltd

aruncheloor · 5th October 2009, 22:30

Here are some pics of a bull with Dunlop Monster 120-80-19 at front

Leepower · 1st March 2010, 02:57

I managed to get Dunlop 3.25 19 inch for my Bull's front wheel, but 3.50 19 inch for rear is unavailable. MRF's 3.50 is also not in Pune market!!! Guys, do you have any idea about where I can get it (preferably in Mumbai or Pune)

iron · 1st March 2010, 14:02

from did u get these dunlops'?
how do these tyres perfrom under wet conditions?
how is the performance of the stock compnay fitted MRF in the wet when compared to dunlops'.

Leepower · 1st March 2010, 20:31

I searched for Dunlops in many shops in Pune. The hunt went on for 2 weeks. Then my friend, while changing his car tyres, chanced upon Dunlop 3.25 19 inch at National Tyres on Pune-Solapur road, near Magarpatta city.
Performance-wise, I didn’t think there is much difference between MRF and Dunlop. Though while going off road, if my Bull were to go over lose gravel or stone, it hardly slips now. That was not the case with MRF. I can’t comment much on wet-conditions cos rains are still far off!!!

desideep · 2nd March 2010, 03:18

what i have felt is that the MRF 3.50 is the best that you can have for the bullet in the normal road and even the wet conditions. recently a friend who had bought a new bullet complained a lot of the DUNLOP skiding in the normal riding conditions. i was thinking may be he is just over hyping it cause that if you would hard brake any tyre would skid. but then lately i have been using a DUNLOP for last two months and now i am scared of braking let go hard braking. it skids like any thing. i havenot gone off road apart from just getting off the road sometimes.

mantrig · 2nd March 2010, 18:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by desideep

what i have felt is that the MRF 3.50 is the best that you can have for the bullet in the normal road and even the wet conditions. recently a friend who had bought a new bullet complained a lot of the DUNLOP skiding in the normal riding conditions. i was thinking may be he is just over hyping it cause that if you would hard brake any tyre would skid. but then lately i have been using a DUNLOP for last two months and now i am scared of braking let go hard braking. it skids like any thing. i havenot gone off road apart from just getting off the road sometimes.

+1

I have had the same experience with the DUNLOP 3.50 x 19 tyre in the rear. I had a MRF 3.50x19 which I had bought from a fellow Team-Bhpian (TDC) and how I regret giving that tyre to my uncle.

Trust me guys - MRF rocks any day on the Bulls as compared to the Dunlop.

The Dunlop goes fish tailing on roads where normal tyres ooze confidence.

KALINGA · 2nd March 2010, 19:03

I am also searching for MRF 3.50x19 for my BULL in pune. But seems the stock is not available in some perticular shops in pune. This is my first set of rubber change for my BULL(Mine is a 2006 Electra 5S / 25k on odo.)

Have tried Darshan (Baner,near balewadi phata), One shop near SB road,one shop in Jm road, no one have rear tyre.

Have any one recently buy tyres for rear wheel.
Can any one suggest a good tyre shop?

I took reference from some thread already available here. kindly suggest a good combination from the below. My usage of bike is 100% on city and occesionally on highway. I have zeroed on the following spec for my bull.:-

-- REAR

1) MRF Meteor --110/70-19
2) Vertigo Sport (Not sure 19 size is available or not)
3) MRF 3.50x19
4) Dunlop (not sure about the reliability)

--Front

1) CEAT Secura - 3.00/19 (never used)
2) Open to any other brand but rubber trade should be same as above brand.

Thanx
KALINGA

arvindmanju · 2nd June 2010, 20:25

Guys any one know where to find MRF 3.50/19 in Bangalore? I am planning a Ladhak trip this month and want one tyre.

akshay4587 · 2nd June 2010, 21:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by arvindmanju

Guys any one know where to find MRF 3.50/19 in Bangalore? I am planning a Ladhak trip this month and want one tyre.

Not sure about south,but upnorth there is a huge tyre of 3.50X19 tyres,be it any brand.
3.25 is freely available but its too skinny for the bull

those who have it are quoting around 2.5K for it.

13th March 2006, 12:01	#1
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,739 Thanked: 7,212 Times View My Garage	Where will I get 19-in Dunlop tyres for my Bullet?? Plannin to swap my MRF tyres with the Dunlop tyres that were originally availabe on the Bullets. Any idea from where do i get them? And do they offer better grip than the MRF?? And how much would they cost?
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8th December 2007, 16:02	#3
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,000 Thanked: 15,305 Times View My Garage	I know its an old old thread, but still In Hyderabad: just bought and fixed a rear 3.50-19 Dunlop on my bike. Paid 1050 for tire and a Ceat tube. Shop: Balaji Tyres, Punjagutta, towards Ameerpet. Shop's Phone # 9246585705.
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2nd October 2009, 20:47	#4
aruncheloor BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Trichur, Kerala Posts: 231 Thanked: 216 Times	Dunlop Monster 120-80-19? Hi all, Im searching for a new rear tyre for my 2005 Thunderbird which i bought recently. The rear tyre has worn out. And its raining heavily in Kerala thesedays with 2 months of evening thunderstorms to follow till Dec. Im desperate to get a new rear tyre. Currently its running on an MRF Nylogrip 3.50-90-19. Eventhough its ok, i would like to go for a broader tyre@ rear. My options are MRF Meteor 110/90/19 [it costs rs.1800/-] and the Dunlop Monster 120/80/19 [rs.2000/-]. I was about to go for the MRF Meteor. But, a lot of guys says its a stupid tyre and it skids like hell in rains. I know some guys who changed it within a couple of months after purchase. Any guess about Dunlop Monster 120/80/19? I personally checked the tyre. It looks wide & has a deep water groove in the middle. So, it seems it will perform better in wet conditions which i give importance to. Can i fit it without modifying the swingarm? Will it touch/scratch the mudguard/chaincover while riding with a pillion? Are there any better options from Michelin? I dont like the Duro ones. Please suggest. My choice is still the Dunlop Monster Last edited by Rehaan : 5th October 2009 at 23:56. Reason: 2 smileys max please.
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2nd October 2009, 22:56	#5
jsrakkar BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 181 Thanked: 98 Times	Hi Arun, Stay away from the MRF Meteor - the only thing good about it is that it looks wide, nothing much. Handling gains are nowhere near what you would expect when you move from around 87mm width to 110mm. I have been using one on my 2001 Electra for more than an year, and I'm not at all impressed, the only reason I haven't changed it till now is that I'm planning to downgrade to something like 120mm or 110mm width in 18" or 17" wheel size - there are quite good options available in that size range. Regarding the tyre touching the chain guard or swingarm, the MRF tyre used to touch it and I had to cut the chain guard from inside at the point where the tyre is widest. Not sure about the swingarm of 2005 Thunderbird, but even now I have to take lot of care while getting the tyre fitted on the bike after normal brake pad change or puncture repair - if not fitted proprely, it tends to scrap with the swingarm. 4.00 -18 Michelin M45 should be good choice, though I have no idea about it's performance or life. Regards, Jaspreet Singh
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3rd October 2009, 02:30	#6
alter.e.go BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 137 Thanked: 55 Times	Here This is there site. Falcon Tyres Ltd
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5th October 2009, 22:30	#7
aruncheloor BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Trichur, Kerala Posts: 231 Thanked: 216 Times	Here are some pics of a bull with Dunlop Monster 120-80-19 at front Attached Thumbnails
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1st March 2010, 02:57	#8
Leepower BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maharashtra Posts: 366 Thanked: 78 Times	I managed to get Dunlop 3.25 19 inch for my Bull's front wheel, but 3.50 19 inch for rear is unavailable. MRF's 3.50 is also not in Pune market!!! Guys, do you have any idea about where I can get it (preferably in Mumbai or Pune)
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1st March 2010, 14:02	#9
iron BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 260 Thanked: 55 Times View My Garage	from did u get these dunlops'? how do these tyres perfrom under wet conditions? how is the performance of the stock compnay fitted MRF in the wet when compared to dunlops'.
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1st March 2010, 20:31	#10
Leepower BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maharashtra Posts: 366 Thanked: 78 Times	I searched for Dunlops in many shops in Pune. The hunt went on for 2 weeks. Then my friend, while changing his car tyres, chanced upon Dunlop 3.25 19 inch at National Tyres on Pune-Solapur road, near Magarpatta city. Performance-wise, I didn’t think there is much difference between MRF and Dunlop. Though while going off road, if my Bull were to go over lose gravel or stone, it hardly slips now. That was not the case with MRF. I can’t comment much on wet-conditions cos rains are still far off!!!
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2nd March 2010, 03:18	#11
desideep Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,159 Thanked: 318 Times View My Garage	what i have felt is that the MRF 3.50 is the best that you can have for the bullet in the normal road and even the wet conditions. recently a friend who had bought a new bullet complained a lot of the DUNLOP skiding in the normal riding conditions. i was thinking may be he is just over hyping it cause that if you would hard brake any tyre would skid. but then lately i have been using a DUNLOP for last two months and now i am scared of braking let go hard braking. it skids like any thing. i havenot gone off road apart from just getting off the road sometimes.
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2nd March 2010, 19:03	#13
KALINGA BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: PUNE Posts: 724 Thanked: 374 Times	I am also searching for MRF 3.50x19 for my BULL in pune. But seems the stock is not available in some perticular shops in pune. This is my first set of rubber change for my BULL(Mine is a 2006 Electra 5S / 25k on odo.) Have tried Darshan (Baner,near balewadi phata), One shop near SB road,one shop in Jm road, no one have rear tyre. Have any one recently buy tyres for rear wheel. Can any one suggest a good tyre shop? I took reference from some thread already available here. kindly suggest a good combination from the below. My usage of bike is 100% on city and occesionally on highway. I have zeroed on the following spec for my bull.:- -- REAR 1) MRF Meteor --110/70-19 2) Vertigo Sport (Not sure 19 size is available or not) 3) MRF 3.50x19 4) Dunlop (not sure about the reliability) --Front 1) CEAT Secura - 3.00/19 (never used) 2) Open to any other brand but rubber trade should be same as above brand. Thanx KALINGA
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2nd June 2010, 20:25	#14
arvindmanju BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: KA01 Posts: 472 Thanked: 548 Times	Guys any one know where to find MRF 3.50/19 in Bangalore? I am planning a Ladhak trip this month and want one tyre.
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