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Old 09-29-2015, 02:19 AM
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I found the following tire listed on the HD store website.
Michelin 180/65B16 Scorcher 31.
Anyone have this tire?
I have a 2015 Road King, do i have to change both the front and rear if i decide change from the oem dunlops?

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Old 09-29-2015, 08:59 AM
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I have the Michelin Commander ll's.Much better ride than the Dunlop's.Front Dunlop cupped at 18,000.8,000 on these and I love them.I will never go back to Dunlop.Go to Michelin's website and compare the Scorcher and Commander ll.

No reason that You can't change only one tire.This answer will cause a great difference of opinion.Like talking about brands of oil.

I believe that You will enjoy the ride difference more by replacing them both.You will notice how grippy the Michelin is compared to the sliding Dunlop's.
 
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Old 09-29-2015, 09:43 AM
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Talked to a motorcycle tire shop about these, he liked the Michelin Commander II's, but not so much the Scorches; thought the Dunlap American Elite 2nd gen. was a better tire.
 
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Old 09-29-2015, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Harttoo
I have the Michelin Commander ll's.Much better ride than the Dunlop's.Front Dunlop cupped at 18,000.8,000 on these and I love them.I will never go back to Dunlop.Go to Michelin's website and compare the Scorcher and Commander ll.

No reason that You can't change only one tire.This answer will cause a great difference of opinion.Like talking about brands of oil.

I believe that You will enjoy the ride difference more by replacing them both.You will notice how grippy the Michelin is compared to the sliding Dunlop's.
I have a Commander on the front and the original Dunlop on the back. It rides fine. I can't wait to put a Commander on the back but the Dunlop is still fine right now. My front Dunlop was cupping.
 
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Old 09-29-2015, 04:13 PM
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Used few sets of MC II on my previous UC and just put both MCII on my 15 Limited rides very smooth in the switch backs and on the hwy going 80 plus mph. Both tires will cost you close $300 from Jakewilson.com free shipping charges no sales tax to CA, my dealer installed them for $ 129.00.
 
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You can call Michelin, great C.s., Was recommended the M II 's, So that's what I have, so far they are great, About 2000 Miles on them, quiet, smoother, and seem to grip well
 
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I have a Mich II on my RG rear. I love it. I ran them on my Dyna for years. Problem I have is they don't make a 130/60/19 for the front. Thinking I will install a 110/90/19
 
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