Need to replace the rear tire on my Road King CVO 180/55-18 Looking at Dunlap American Elite vs Metzler Cruisetec. What do you recommend and best place to buy it.
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mleach72
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SCC007
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I have been using Dunlop for 2 years on current HD Ultra and they are great (grip/traction, wear/durability, and price). I bought them online and had them shipped and then installed at a reputable tire shop (taking them only the wheels) - I think J&P had a package deal. I have gotten in the habit of marking with tape direction of rotation so there is no question and they just line up the arrows.
To be fair I have been using Dunlop on all my bikes for a long time now (to include on the track) and will likely continue...so I am a little biased.
To be fair I have been using Dunlop on all my bikes for a long time now (to include on the track) and will likely continue...so I am a little biased.
Jersey Big Mike
100K mile club
Way back when I had a 180 tire bike I prefered the Dunlop since I found it had a better curve to the tire that allowed better cornering for my chopper. I know that sounds weird but that was my experience. And the price was better. If I had to do it today I'd check out shinko's as well.
Michelin commander 3 are prolly the best for comfort and durability. Have found they can be tough to find due to high demand.
I have a Bridgestone 180 on my Vintage Sport. Seems like a pretty decent tire.
Well I just ordered the Dunlap American Elite @ JP Cycles
Yeah I was looking at the Shinko 999 long haul. But couldn't find any reviews.
I had shock when I first started looking at the prices.
Mickeetwo
Guru
I've had three rear and one front American Elites on my Ultra. Mileage always seems to be about the same, 13,000 to 15,000 rear and 21,000 on the front. I wanted to try Avons this last time before my trip to Montana but I couldn't get one, The Avon's kept being back ordered. I'll try again on the Avon's next go around.
mleach72
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I tried a set of avons on my harley. They are very "quick". The bike feels like it is riding on a razor blade. I know this sounds like it would be a good thing, but it makes the bike feel top heavy because the bike leans so easily. If you want a set of tires for aggressive riding through twisty turns, then you would love them. For regular cruising, other tires make the bike feel a bit more stable.
Thanks for the info. I got 16,000 miles out of the stock D407, but it should have been changed about 1,000 mile back.
I guess I like living on the edge. Ha Ha