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Old 07-03-2008, 11:32 PM     #11 (permalink)
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Re: Dunlop E3 Tires

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Glider after much research on the net, the side wall flexing was my concern. Thanks for confirming that ... Scratch radial tires.

Smitty901 my first choice was to go with Metzelers but after reading about the Brazilian controversy (880 POOR QUALITY) I may go back to DUNLOPS.

I like the Dunlops as they are easy to buy in my area , but my problem is that I find the Dunlop tire compound too hard , has poor traction in the rain and has poor tracking on the road , especially with those tar scars. I also have an Ultra that I ride one up only , but as I weight 250 lbs , I am concerned about the load factor of the tire.

Does anyone know if Dunlop offers a premium (NON RADIAL) tire that overcomes these issues. I have visited the Dunlop site and brain went into overload.

Any help would be appreciated.
Metzelers are good tires I just do not beleave that for STREET use they are the best choise. If I were going to a road race track on my fatboy I would consider a set.
Dunlaps give great traction and hadeling in all weather. Plus the best milage od wear. And the wear difference in a lot from waht I have seen.
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Old 07-04-2008, 03:30 AM     #12 (permalink)
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Re: Dunlop E3 Tires

Thanks everyone for your opinions.

I going to a tire dealer tomorow to buy a set of tires.

My choice may come down to eeny , meany , miny, moe catch a tire by the toe, if he hollers let him go eeny , meany , miny, moe

Moe wins.
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Re: Dunlop E3 Tires

Drove 1hr to a tire dealer that sold AVON tires, was told 4X's in a 2 hr period that someone will help me.

No one did and told management where to go. (They had good prices)

Drove 1 hr back with no tires ....

Went to the local HD dealer and bought Metzelers

Was told to come back next thursday , AAAAAAAAAAGH !!!!!
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