Tire POLL

Wreck · Sep 5th, 2009, 09:10 PM

I have run dunlops, avons and while both are good tires.. i am running Maxxis Tires now.. They are everybit as good as either of the two other brands i have run, if not better. And for the price i am able to get them for. I cannot go wrong. I bought them from Tiresunlimited.com and paid roughly 170 bucks for both front and back tire, for my Roadking. In my opinion the tread pattern is better and all around ride. They also sell all the other major brands as well. You might want to check them out, might save you a few bucks. And all the tires they sell are guaranteed.

ron1978 · Sep 5th, 2009, 10:39 PM

i'm running dunlop 401 and 402

Texicun · Sep 6th, 2009, 12:24 AM

Put the Michelin Commanders on front and rear and have been very happy with them.

hrlydstn · Sep 7th, 2009, 11:08 AM

I'm switching from Metzlers to Avons.Got 4600 miles out of a 210/50-17 Metz and it was showing cords,put on an Avon Cobra.

Retrop · Sep 25th, 2009, 10:46 AM

18,538 miles on D407 rear tire. Never had a M/C rear tire come even close to this mileage before. In the past, 8-10,000 miles was a good tire. Had to replace the front D407 for a D408F at 15,000 miles as it was cupping badly in center, yet still had plenty of good tread on most of the tire. The rear still has 3/32" left on it. Am shooting for 20,000 miles before I "retire" the rear. I am sold on the D407 for long life and good handling.

nfusion · Oct 21st, 2009, 03:16 PM

i ran dunlops on my 08 bagger till i tried a set of metzelers i would not switch back. 880s are great tires handel better ride better last longer

HDDon · Oct 23rd, 2009, 12:00 PM

Been running Avon Venom on the 94FLSTC since 95. Average 10,000 to 11,500 rear usuall change the front at same time even though could probably get another 6,000 to 7,000 mi on it. Changed over to Avon Venoms on the first tire change on the 05FLTRI, 6,500mi. Get about the same milage on the Glide as I do the Softail. The Avons have a much easier turnin than the Dunlops due to the Sport tire profile and both bikes "feel" lighter, and eaiser to handle. I'll stick with the Avons untill someone can show me a reason to change.

rjsogard · Oct 25th, 2009, 11:00 PM

avon storm rear 180/55 17 its too low for me and the wife jiffy stand is in the way but the best tire i had since i owned 06 wg but it too low profile ohh dunlop in the front

softail 88 · Oct 26th, 2009, 01:46 PM

i run avon venom love them

mvd00024 · Oct 26th, 2009, 02:55 PM

I put on a new set of dunlops last summer that's what was on it when i got it new. What have you heard about Michelin on the bikes ????

View Poll Results: What Brand Tires ?
Dunlop	198	69.96%
Metzeler	43	15.19%
Continential	0	0%
Avon	26	9.19%
Bridgestone	3	1.06%
Kenda	0	0%
Pirelli	4	1.41%
Michelin	8	2.83%
Maxxis	1	0.35%
Other (please specify)	0	0%
Voters: 283. You may not vote on this poll

Sep 5th, 2009, 09:10 PM	#51
Wreck Start The Engine Ride: 2000 Road King Join Date: Aug 31st, 2009 Location: oklahoma city, okc Posts: 16 My Mood:	Re: Tire POLL I have run dunlops, avons and while both are good tires.. i am running Maxxis Tires now.. They are everybit as good as either of the two other brands i have run, if not better. And for the price i am able to get them for. I cannot go wrong. I bought them from Tiresunlimited.com and paid roughly 170 bucks for both front and back tire, for my Roadking. In my opinion the tread pattern is better and all around ride. They also sell all the other major brands as well. You might want to check them out, might save you a few bucks. And all the tires they sell are guaranteed.

Sep 5th, 2009, 10:39 PM	#52
ron1978 Contributor$ Ride: Road King Classic Join Date: Sep 1st, 2009 Location: mississippi Posts: 250 My Mood:	Re: Tire POLL i'm running dunlop 401 and 402 __________________ 2005 RoadKing Classic / Touring Package, all the trimming, tons of chrome. stage 1/ vance & hines Duals

Sep 6th, 2009, 12:24 AM	#53
Texicun Start The Engine Ride: 2005 FXSTI Join Date: Sep 5th, 2008 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 38 My Mood:	Re: Tire POLL Put the Michelin Commanders on front and rear and have been very happy with them.

Sep 7th, 2009, 11:08 AM	#54
hrlydstn New Family Ride: 2006 FXSTB Join Date: Sep 2nd, 2009 Posts: 9 My Mood:	Re: Tire POLL I'm switching from Metzlers to Avons.Got 4600 miles out of a 210/50-17 Metz and it was showing cords,put on an Avon Cobra.

Sep 25th, 2009, 10:46 AM	#55
Retrop Play The Throttle Join Date: Aug 21st, 2008 Posts: 171 My Mood:	Re: Tire POLL 18,538 miles on D407 rear tire. Never had a M/C rear tire come even close to this mileage before. In the past, 8-10,000 miles was a good tire. Had to replace the front D407 for a D408F at 15,000 miles as it was cupping badly in center, yet still had plenty of good tread on most of the tire. The rear still has 3/32" left on it. Am shooting for 20,000 miles before I "retire" the rear. I am sold on the D407 for long life and good handling. __________________ LIKE A ROCK, THE PATRIOT GUARD IS ALWAYS THERE

Oct 21st, 2009, 03:16 PM	#56
nfusion Start The Engine Ride: 2008 bagger Join Date: Oct 12th, 2009 Posts: 14 My Mood:	Re: Tire POLL i ran dunlops on my 08 bagger till i tried a set of metzelers i would not switch back. 880s are great tires handel better ride better last longer

Oct 23rd, 2009, 12:00 PM	#57
HDDon Contributor$ Ride: 2005 FLTRI Join Date: Aug 28th, 2009 Location: Suwannee, Fl Posts: 273 My Mood:	Re: Tire POLL Been running Avon Venom on the 94FLSTC since 95. Average 10,000 to 11,500 rear usuall change the front at same time even though could probably get another 6,000 to 7,000 mi on it. Changed over to Avon Venoms on the first tire change on the 05FLTRI, 6,500mi. Get about the same milage on the Glide as I do the Softail. The Avons have a much easier turnin than the Dunlops due to the Sport tire profile and both bikes "feel" lighter, and eaiser to handle. I'll stick with the Avons untill someone can show me a reason to change.

Oct 25th, 2009, 11:00 PM	#58
rjsogard Contributor$ Ride: 06 WIDE GLIDE Join Date: Oct 20th, 2009 Location: Sacramento ca at least for now Posts: 43 My Mood:	Re: Tire POLL avon storm rear 180/55 17 its too low for me and the wife jiffy stand is in the way but the best tire i had since i owned 06 wg but it too low profile ohh dunlop in the front

Oct 26th, 2009, 01:46 PM	#59
softail 88 Start The Engine Ride: 88 softail Join Date: Oct 26th, 2009 Posts: 33 My Mood:	Re: Tire POLL i run avon venom love them

Oct 26th, 2009, 02:55 PM	#60
mvd00024 Start The Engine Ride: 2005 Dyna Super Glide Join Date: Aug 20th, 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 32 My Mood:	Re: Tire POLL I put on a new set of dunlops last summer that's what was on it when i got it new. What have you heard about Michelin on the bikes ????

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