Can anyone help me with some information as far as the stock tire on my 2006 Softail Standard (Dunlop D205) vs. the new Dunlop D407? I have around 5300 miles and the D205 has a very noticeable wear line about 1 1/2" wide in the center that is very flat and almost down to the wear bar. Will the D407 wear in the same manner or will it be a little more even? My wife picked one up for me today and before I mount it I would like to get some input from those who currently have or have had the D407. Thanks alot.

 

The most important thing about tire life is keeping proper tire pressure. I used to run 205's on a lot of jap bikes I had and they wore well, but I would imagine them not lasting quite as long on a heavier bike like a Harley. That is all the info I can offer as I don't have a fat rear tire on my bike.

 

I put a 407 on my standard last spring got about 3500 on it so far had 8400 on the 205 when i had it removed it was pretty thin so far so good think its wearing like the 205 did think most 200 wear more in the center than the sides

 

Im running a D407 on my 08 Night Train. It is pretty much wearing in the same pattern as your D205

 

Thanks everyone for the replies. Will just go with the D407 and try it out. Will keep you posted through out the season on the wear.

 

I have the D407 on my 08 Fatty. At 4300 miles it stills has plenty of tread, however it is at the dealer now for replacement due to a small nail. I am going with the same stock D407 for replacement.

 

http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tire...ire.asp?id=107

 

Dont know if it applies, but stock Dunlop and at 12,000 miles I am starting my third set of tires, both front and rear, on my Custom.

Mike