Dunlop E3 Tires

Spike King · 12-17-2007, 01:43 AM

Hi people... wondering if anyone has any experience with dunlop e3 as far as... handleing... ride...mileage...quality any thoughts

Bluesssman · 12-17-2007, 02:06 AM

Had Dunlop E3s on my Deuce, they were ok. Changed to Metzler tires and the handling greatly improved. So far the wear seems very good.

Hope this helps...

Spike King · 12-18-2007, 01:20 AM

Thanks Blues im going with 880 Metz

Bluesssman · 12-18-2007, 04:38 AM

Your going to love them!!

dangerdan · 07-03-2008, 12:50 AM

If this question involved my CAR I would not have to ask as I have been using radials since 1980. but here goes. ( I hope this is not a dumb question)

I have Dunlop D402 on tubeless rims on my Ultra, can I use the equivalent radial tire like a Dunlop E3 on the same tubeless rim ?

glider · 07-03-2008, 01:11 AM

Shouldn't be a problem, only stipulation is that you use a radial tube also on spoked wheels.

As far as should you? Radials are not used on many bikes , I believe the reason is the sidewalls and too much flexing. I could be all wet here though.

smitty901 · 07-03-2008, 02:02 AM

I still beleave dunlaps will give the best all around service for most riders.

dangerdan · 07-03-2008, 06:07 PM

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.

glider · 07-03-2008, 06:22 PM

Look into the 491 or 591 series dunlops. The thread is deeper and I have used them on a previous bike with good results.

Hobbit · 07-03-2008, 11:26 PM

other choices Dan are Avon and Bridgestone haing ridden on both on Cruisers and sports i can reccomend them, the Dunlops that HD fit as OEM are not very good on the UK roads for some reason must be something in our tarmac

12-17-2007, 01:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Spike King Warming The Wheels Ride: 2003 RoadKing Join Date: 2007, Nov 24 Location: Mankato,MN Posts: 73 My Mood:	Dunlop E3 Tires Hi people... wondering if anyone has any experience with dunlop e3 as far as... handleing... ride...mileage...quality any thoughts

12-17-2007, 02:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bluesssman Community Star Ride: 2007 Road Glide Join Date: 2007, Sep 13 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 666 My Mood:	Re: Dunlop E3 Tires Had Dunlop E3s on my Deuce, they were ok. Changed to Metzler tires and the handling greatly improved. So far the wear seems very good. Hope this helps... __________________ When in doubt, gas it! Last edited by Bluesssman : 12-17-2007 at 02:07 AM. Reason: spelling

12-18-2007, 01:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
Spike King Warming The Wheels Ride: 2003 RoadKing Join Date: 2007, Nov 24 Location: Mankato,MN Posts: 73 My Mood:	Re: Dunlop E3 Tires Thanks Blues im going with 880 Metz

12-18-2007, 04:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bluesssman Community Star Ride: 2007 Road Glide Join Date: 2007, Sep 13 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 666 My Mood:	Re: Dunlop E3 Tires Your going to love them!! __________________ When in doubt, gas it!

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dangerdan Community Star Ride: 1995 FLHTC Join Date: 2007, Oct 15 Location: Ontario Posts: 386 My Mood:	Re: Dunlop E3 Tires If this question involved my CAR I would not have to ask as I have been using radials since 1980. but here goes. ( I hope this is not a dumb question) I have Dunlop D402 on tubeless rims on my Ultra, can I use the equivalent radial tire like a Dunlop E3 on the same tubeless rim ?

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07-03-2008, 01:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 8,057 My Mood:	Re: Dunlop E3 Tires Shouldn't be a problem, only stipulation is that you use a radial tube also on spoked wheels. As far as should you? Radials are not used on many bikes , I believe the reason is the sidewalls and too much flexing. I could be all wet here though. __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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smitty901 Community Guru Wannabe Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: 2008, Jan 02 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,284 My Mood:	Re: Dunlop E3 Tires I still beleave dunlaps will give the best all around service for most riders. __________________ The Infantry leads the way

07-03-2008, 06:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
dangerdan Community Star Ride: 1995 FLHTC Join Date: 2007, Oct 15 Location: Ontario Posts: 386 My Mood:	Re: Dunlop E3 Tires 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.

07-03-2008, 06:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 8,057 My Mood:	Re: Dunlop E3 Tires Look into the 491 or 591 series dunlops. The thread is deeper and I have used them on a previous bike with good results. __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

07-03-2008, 11:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2008 Heritage Softail FLSTC Join Date: 2007, May 18 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 3,189 My Mood:	Re: Dunlop E3 Tires other choices Dan are Avon and Bridgestone haing ridden on both on Cruisers and sports i can reccomend them, the Dunlops that HD fit as OEM are not very good on the UK roads for some reason must be something in our tarmac __________________ not riding fast just flying low peace thru superior horse power

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