Can you put a Dunlop American Elite tire on the rear with the Dunlop D408 on the front? I have a good tire on the front and need to change the rear tire. Would like to try out the American Elite but do not feel like throwing out a good front tire.

 

I ran a Dunlop front with a Commander II rear for a while with no problem. However, I did notice a huge difference when I went to the Commander II front. Some tires play better together than others.

 

Yep, IMO. There's a very recent thread that talks about mismatched brands too, if you're interested.

 

I am interestd looked for a thread mismatched tires could not find one. Did not put enough effort into it.

 

I've got a question for ya. I have the same set up as you did and when my Dunlop wears out I will also be replacing it with a MC2. I am curious about the changes you felt between the Dunlop front and the MC2 front, thanks.

 

I'm running a stock 16 inch Dunlop on the back and a metzler on the front 21 inch no problems here

 

I have mixed high quality tires on occasion and never noticed any difference...i usually stick with dunlops and have had good results...and never an issue in the rain...

 

I went and bit the bullet ordered the Dunlop American Elite for the rear.

 

yes..

 

i've ran mismatched tire on quite a few other style bikes (not my Harley, but i would if i had a good reason to).