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ITEM SPECIFICS
Brand: Metzeler
Model: Cruisetec
Manufacturer Part Number: 3578100
Drag Specialties Part Number: 0306-0656
Type: Rear Motorcycle Tire
Tire Size: MU85B16
Load/Speed Rating: 77H
Placement on Vehicle: Rear
Construction: Bias-Belted
Tubeless: Yes
Sidewall: Blackwall
Wheel Diameter: 16 in
DESCRIPTION
Metzeler Cruisetec MU85B16 77H rear motorcycle tire, manufacturer part number 3578100 and Drag Specialties part number 0306-0656.
The Cruisetec is Metzeler's performance-oriented V-Twin cruiser and touring tire. It uses a dual-compound rear design for lateral and forward grip while maintaining mileage, along with a tread pattern designed for predictable handling and wet-weather performance.
The exact 0306-0656 / 3578100 tire is confirmed as an MU85B16 77H rear Cruisetec.
FEATURES
- Metzeler Cruisetec
- MU85B16 rear size
- 77H load/speed rating
- Bias-belted construction
- Tubeless
- Blackwall
- Dual-compound rear construction
- Designed for V-Twin cruiser and touring motorcycles
- Performance-oriented handling with touring capability
SPECIFICATIONS
Size: MU85B16
Load Index: 77
Speed Rating: H
Position: Rear
Rim Diameter: 16 in
Construction: Bias-Belted
Tubeless: Yes
Metzeler Part #: 3578100
Drag Specialties #: 0306-0656
Current listings for the exact tire confirm MU85B16, 77H, rear, tubeless.
FITMENT
Fits motorcycles originally specified for an MU85B16 rear tire with compatible load/speed requirements.
This size has broad Harley-Davidson applications, particularly older Touring models and numerous Softail models. Harley-Davidson's official tire fitment documentation confirms MU85B16 rear applications across multiple Harley platforms.
Common applications include:
Harley-Davidson Touring
- 2004-2008 Electra Glide Standard – FLHT / FLHTI
- 2004-2008 Electra Glide Classic – FLHTC / FLHTCI
- 2004-2008 Ultra Classic Electra Glide – FLHTCU / FLHTCUI
- 2004-2008 Road King – FLHR / FLHRI
- 2004-2008 Road King Classic – FLHRC / FLHRCI
- 2004-2008 Road Glide – FLTR / FLTRI
- 2006-2008 Street Glide – FLHX
A 2008 Road King Police application, for example, is specifically documented with MU85-16 rear sizing and this exact Cruisetec is listed as a fit.
Harley-Davidson Softail applications using MU85B16 rear sizing include:
- Heritage Softail Classic – FLSTC
- Softail Deluxe – FLSTN
- Softail Slim – FLS
- Softail Slim S – FLSS
- Heritage Classic – FLHC
- Heritage Classic 114 – FLHCS
- Softail Slim – FLSL
Harley-Davidson's current fitment chart documents MU85B16 rear sizing across these Softail generations, including 2003-2017 FLSTC, 2005-2017 FLSTN, 2012-2017 FLS, 2016-2017 FLSS, and 2018-later FLHC/FLHCS and FLSL.
Always verify the motorcycle's required rear tire size before purchase.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
(1) Metzeler Cruisetec Rear Tire
MU85B16 77H
Metzeler #3578100
Drag Specialties #0306-0656
NOTE
Please verify tire size, load rating, speed rating and wheel specifications for your motorcycle before installation.
