Best Brand of Tires

tambermn · Oct 14th, 2006, 05:28 PM

I have used a couple of different tries in the past, Michelin, Dunlop and Bridgestone, I was wondering if anyone had an opinion on what the best brand is, I'd like to stick with one. Price is not important.:cool:

bikerbaby · Oct 14th, 2006, 06:41 PM

I have always stuck with the Michelin brand so I'm not sure what kind of quality difference there is. I hope someone else may be of more help to you. Good Luck!

harleyheaven · Oct 15th, 2006, 09:35 PM

I like Metzler. One very important thing to remember is do NOT put different tires on each wheel, it can cause major riding problems and you could get seriously injured.

Hobbit · Aug 6th, 2007, 05:09 AM

Avon regardless of the bike they are on

XL1200N · Aug 16th, 2007, 01:31 AM

Hobbit is correct. He should get a prize! AVON is THE tire, hands down.

glider · Aug 16th, 2007, 09:19 AM

Avon and Metzler are both good selections. It's a matter of previous experiences here and which you found to work better for you. The softer the compound, the shorter the tire life.

hdpearson13 · Aug 18th, 2007, 05:57 PM

i run avon super venoms on back and a venom on the front handles great. i dont like the dunlop the 2 sets i had squared off reall quick in the rear also they got gouges real easily

Not Very PC · Aug 20th, 2007, 03:02 AM

I use Metzlers , even with their sky high prices they make a Harley ride like a motorcycle should, no wondering in curves no following rain or tire groves. and 3-4 times the mileage of Dumflops.
Avon make a real good tire but they are softer, which just means they hold a curve a little better but they also wear-out much quicker then Metzler ME880s.
Also seams funny to me that All Harleys leave the factory wearing Dumbflops and Michelin is the only other tire blessed by the MOCO, but the - All Harley Drag Racing Association - is sponsored by Metzler tires. Even the Top Fuel bike run Metzler front tires with mostly Goodyear rear slicks.

Hobbit · Aug 29th, 2007, 04:59 PM

wanted to try the Meztlers on my Vstar but getting them was like trying to get blood from a stone, i have currently managed to get 7000 miles out of my Avons and most of that has been with a side car attached

i cannot wait for the Dunlops fitted to my sporty to wear out they corner like Not Very PC calls em Dumflops.

WildBill2566 · Oct 28th, 2007, 10:39 AM

Avon Venoms here.

WB

Oct 14th, 2006, 05:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
tambermn Start The Engine Join Date: Oct 13th, 2006 Posts: 45	Best Brand of Tires I have used a couple of different tries in the past, Michelin, Dunlop and Bridgestone, I was wondering if anyone had an opinion on what the best brand is, I'd like to stick with one. Price is not important.:cool:

Oct 14th, 2006, 06:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
bikerbaby Start The Engine Join Date: Oct 13th, 2006 Posts: 35	Re: Best Brand of Tires I have always stuck with the Michelin brand so I'm not sure what kind of quality difference there is. I hope someone else may be of more help to you. Good Luck!

Oct 15th, 2006, 09:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
harleyheaven Start The Engine Join Date: Oct 15th, 2006 Posts: 35	Re: Best Brand of Tires I like Metzler. One very important thing to remember is do NOT put different tires on each wheel, it can cause major riding problems and you could get seriously injured.

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Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2009 Custom Street Bob Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 4,353 My Mood:	Re: Best Brand of Tires Avon regardless of the bike they are on

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XL1200N Frozen Account Ride: 2007 XL 1200 Nightster Join Date: Feb 26th, 2007 Location: Scotts Valley, CA Posts: 161 My Mood:	Re: Best Brand of Tires Hobbit is correct. He should get a prize! AVON is THE tire, hands down. Last edited by XL1200N : Aug 16th, 2007 at 07:34 PM.

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Aug 16th, 2007, 09:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,626 My Mood:	Re: Best Brand of Tires Avon and Metzler are both good selections. It's a matter of previous experiences here and which you found to work better for you. The softer the compound, the shorter the tire life. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Aug 18th, 2007, 05:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
hdpearson13 New Family Ride: 2005 FXST Join Date: Aug 17th, 2007 Location: NC, Iraq Posts: 8	Re: Best Brand of Tires i run avon super venoms on back and a venom on the front handles great. i dont like the dunlop the 2 sets i had squared off reall quick in the rear also they got gouges real easily

Aug 20th, 2007, 03:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
Not Very PC R.I.P Ride: Fast SuperGlides Join Date: Apr 17th, 2007 Location: We live in my mind Posts: 603 My Mood:	Re: Best Brand of Tires I use Metzlers , even with their sky high prices they make a Harley ride like a motorcycle should, no wondering in curves no following rain or tire groves. and 3-4 times the mileage of Dumflops. Avon make a real good tire but they are softer, which just means they hold a curve a little better but they also wear-out much quicker then Metzler ME880s. Also seams funny to me that All Harleys leave the factory wearing Dumbflops and Michelin is the only other tire blessed by the MOCO, but the - All Harley Drag Racing Association - is sponsored by Metzler tires. Even the Top Fuel bike run Metzler front tires with mostly Goodyear rear slicks. __________________ "It's just a tool box, you pick the tool for the job". "Myself I like the ol' 1911 45." (Sam, Ronin) "I know because I've still got the shovel" (Man who knew the real story)

Aug 29th, 2007, 04:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2009 Custom Street Bob Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 4,353 My Mood:	Re: Best Brand of Tires wanted to try the Meztlers on my Vstar but getting them was like trying to get blood from a stone, i have currently managed to get 7000 miles out of my Avons and most of that has been with a side car attached i cannot wait for the Dunlops fitted to my sporty to wear out they corner like Not Very PC calls em Dumflops.

Oct 28th, 2007, 10:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
WildBill2566 New Family Ride: Road King 2009 Join Date: Oct 28th, 2007 Posts: 3	Re: Best Brand of Tires Avon Venoms here. WB

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