I'm going to replace both tires on my 95 aspencade for the first time. I was thinking of buying E3's off the internet ($300) and having a dealer install. I can remember from my 1200 that it is not cheep. I know there is a good bit of labor time involved.Can you give me an average price or hours required for front and rear tire install.Thanks

i had the dealer install a dunlop 404 on my 1200 wing, cost about $100 for the rear. when i got the e3's i had an independent shop do the install, $140 front and rear

lunger, most places have both on bike and off bike pricing for tires, call and ask. When I had tires put on, my bike was already in for some warranty service, bought E3 tires from the dealer and had them installed while the bike was on the lift. Total cost was $532

I just had my local Honda dealer mount a set of E3s on my 1200. Bought the tires from them and total cost (including tires) to remove wheels from bike, mount, balance and new valve stems was $412.63.

Hoss

Thanks for the replies. the last time I had tires put on my 1200. I also had some other work done so I can't remember (thats happening more and more) exactly how much I paid. But I was thinking the installation cost more than the tires. About $800 for Bridgestones and the install. I also believe they would not quote me a price and charged by the hour. Maybe I'll shop around a little. thanks again

Hi ! for every one well I would say what you paid is about average. A tire rotation is about $50 or so give or take ten dollars, a battery could run as high as $90 or more depending on where you purchased it and the window is the high dollar item here and could be as high as $200. Then the labor to perform the tasks, so $450 is actually probably a good deal. You just go near garage and do barging about charges to fit both tire. I think you like me idea

Hi ! for every one well I would say what you paid is about average. A tire rotation is about $50 or so give or take ten dollars, a battery could run as high as $90 or more depending on where you purchased it and the window is the high dollar item here and could be as high as $200. Then the labor to perform the tasks, so $450 is actually probably a good deal. You just go near garage and do barging about charges to fit both tire. I think you like me idea

Well, I must admit I'm somewhat confused by this post. I've never had the tires rotated on my Wing nor have I had to have work done on the window. That said, however, Welcome to the forum Finklea from the Keystone state.

There is NO ROTATION on a Goldwing, the tires are Different Sizes...May God Help the Uninformed....

There is NO ROTATION on a Goldwing, the tires are Different Sizes...May God Help the Uninformed....

AMEN..........

I believe I paid 75.00 for Rear Tire replacement and Balance and 25.00 for Front Tire Replacement and Balance here in Texas. I paid 150.00 each for Dunlop Elite 3's. I have seen them on the web for 125.00 w/ free shipping but decided to Support my local Tire Installer and also, should I have a Failure under Warranty, I could simply go back to the local guy and get it adjusted. Another reason I considered the local guy was I can make sure of the DOM (Date of Manufacture) on the tire itself, be careful as sometimes the online folks will send you a tire that has been on the shelf over a year, so paying a little more for someone local could be well worth it. Just my Opinion....

funny that everyone is talking about DOM, Goodyear plant makes tires with DOM 2 years in advance to compicate for storage and delivery anyway, are you really getting tires that are new?

I take about an hour and a half to change out my front tire and the rear takes 2-3 hours depending on if I'm in a mindset to get it done. One of the last times I did it, it was 95 degrees outside with 100% humidity, down right ugly, sweating uncontrolably, so it took a little longer.

Not being that inclined to do my own work anymore, I'd call about three shops and get quotes for doing the changeovers. Get pricing with them supplying the tyres, and with you outsourcing them and them doing the work only. Newer GL's with ABS and the airbags will likely take a bit longer as there is a bit more removal and re-assembly work. Always do a thorough before and after inspection list and make sure nothing is amiss when you pick the bike up.
One huge bonus to doing the wheel removal yourself is being able to clean the wheels of all that hard to get road grime and brake dust that can be such a pain when the wheels are on the bike.

Just had a Metz put on the rear June 5th. Total cost for rear tire $321.06

I think I am doing ok with a new E3 rear tire installed for $225.00 by my local motorcycle mechanic. I am ordering it through him and he is changing the tire, just to clarify. I probably should have the front one changed also but I think I can squeeze a few more thousand miles out of it. I will have the front tire changed before the season is over. I have put over 15k on the rear before I needed to change it. How is that for tire mileage?

I think I am doing ok with a new E3 rear tire installed for $225.00 by my local motorcycle mechanic. I am ordering it through him and he is changing the tire, just to clarify. I probably should have the front one changed also but I think I can squeeze a few more thousand miles out of it. I will have the front tire changed before the season is over. I have put over 15k on the rear before I needed to change it. How is that for tire mileage?

I had a tiny screw in my rear so I would say I had to change it out a few thousand miles before its time. She still had good service tread at 13,000 miles. It was a Dunlop E2. A very noisy tire to say the least. My E2 front tire is still road worthy at 14,200 miles. It has minor cupping and the left side wear difference. I'm going to nurse it through the year.

I had front and rear tires brand new with my wing purchase. I had an independent mechanic do the work and he charged $130.00 for the install. He said it took him 3.5 hours and gave me a break on the labor! By the way rotation would be a real laugh!!

I just rotated the air in my tires, front to rear. Man, what a difference!

I get front an rear tire changed for $70 on the bike and balanced on my 08 GW....one of the reasons I live in a small town
HisST

That was $225.00 for the rear tire and install!

Local Yamaha shop charges $25 for tire change off the bike if you buy the tire from them. Total cost for my GL1200-front with a 404 was $102.

I took the wheels off myself and it cost me $256 out-the-door for a Stone 709 up front and a Falken 912, 195x55x16 on the rear. This also included $20 wasted to get local Honda shop to balance the rear which wasn't needed. Therefore If I had known total would have been $236.

i just spen $225. last week for a front ME. including Mount & bal it would have been 180 + tax if i took the tire to them. geez i used to spend that much on 8 ply truck tires. can hardly wait for what it colst to do truck now. think I will be duck tapin bald spots to get more life out om em. lol
LB

I have been researching tire prices....here in the Atlanta area I am being quoted $296.00 for the E3 tire, and a Bridgestone is only $269!! I sure have sticker shock! Mounting ranges from $55 to $100 depending on how hard it is to change.....all this for a new GW with only 1000 miles on it! What a waste! Slow leak...too small and in a bad place [side of tread patch] to patch on the inside.
Just thought I would let you know the Atlanta GA prices in 2010!

I had an independent Mechanic do my E3s and it cost me 130.00 labor. I thought it was high at first until I read the forums!

I had an independent Mechanic do my E3s and it cost me 130.00 labor. I thought it was high at first until I read the forums!

Here in Mobile,Al., I paid 40.00 to have tire replaced at Dealership, got tire from catolog for (Dennis Kirk) for 169.00 to the door. The last I checked, the set of E3s (front & rear) was only 305.00. Always check prices in catalogs to get best price.

Search on-line for tire prices, if a dealership wants the business get them to compete price wise. $296 for an E3 on a 1800, I would expect it if I brought them bike in and had them do the whole job. A 1800 has what 5 lug nuts holding the rear tire on? I swapped out the rear wheel on my 1500 in about two hours(I've done it so many times I'm getting good at it). I'm glad I can do most of my own work!

My Honda dealer quoted me $67.50 mounted and balanced, and they take it off the bike. I'm taking it in about an hour, so I'll report the success or failure of my venture.
Chrisgl1800

I had an E3 installed on the front of my bike this week. I went to my local dealer and they wanted $220 for the tire alone. I called a dealer about 40 miles away and they sold me the tire, installed it, and completed my state inspection for $224. Sure, I had to pay for gas, but who among us will complain about taking the bike for a ride and getting to look around a new dealership fo an hour or so.

I had an E3 installed on the front of my bike this week. I went to my local dealer and they wanted $220 for the tire alone. I called a dealer about 40 miles away and they sold me the tire, installed it, and completed my state inspection for $224. Sure, I had to pay for gas, but who among us will complain about taking the bike for a ride and getting to look around a new dealership fo an hour or so.

I just had a front installed for $148 (tax, mounting, & balancing). It was a Bridgestone 709 and I did take the wheel off myself. Did you take the wheel off yourself?

I just had my new 'Stone mounted on the rear by my local Honda dealer. He charged me $67.50 [tax included] to take the tire off, dismount the dead tire and mount the new tire, then balance the new tire. He took about an hour, while I waited and now I hope it lasts longer than the original tire (1100 miles)[brad puncture]
chrisgl1800

I just got home from getting a set of Avons mounted and balanced this morning. Both tires, mount ($14 ea.), balance($12 ea), tire disposal ($3), front brake pads for both sides, some windshield treatment (Rain-x for plastic) and taxes for $465

I paid about 450$ for last set of E3s mounted and balanced.

I just put a new E3 on my 1500,I took it off and took it to dealer, charged me $196. for tire and $30. to put it on rim and balance. rear tire.

I have read that one should replace nearly any tire per calendar month if they do not wear out quicker. I had a 15" boat trailer tire blow to smitherines and i was told it was due to age, as all the tires looked brand new.
http://www.aa1car.com/library/tire_expire.htm

Your thoughts?

I personally don't worry about time as I am lucky to get more than 18 months out of tires before I wear them out. Time wise, I hear every three to five years. Key is proper tire inflation and tire care (keeping tires out of direct sunlight during storage, out of any chemicals, etc.). Inspect your tires for any damage before each ride.