Dyna Glide Models Super Glide, Super Glide Sport, Super Glide Custom, Dyna Glide Convertible, Super Glide T-Sport, Dyna Glide Police, Dyna Switchback, Low Rider, Street Bob, Fat Bob and Wide Glide.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

miss matched tires

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 25, 2016 | 02:15 PM
  #1  
canadayman's Avatar
canadayman
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 129
Likes: 4
From: sprague wa
Default miss matched tires

i have a shinko on front found a great deal on a rear Michelin tire has any one ran a miss matched set does it affect the handling of the bike thanks
 
Reply
Old Jan 25, 2016 | 02:30 PM
  #2  
shodown220's Avatar
shodown220
Road Warrior
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 1,354
Likes: 766
From: north Carolina
Default

I have never had an issue with it. I've never replaced front tires on any of my bikes (sold before they needed them) but have changed the rear several times on different bikes. They always mis matched after the factory rear wore out. Everything so far has seemed to do just fine. Still factory front and rear on my low rider so I can't comment on that.
 
Reply
Old Jan 25, 2016 | 03:30 PM
  #3  
Fredh's Avatar
Fredh
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 265
Likes: 33
From: Meredith NH
Default

I've had a Dunlop on the front and a Michelin on the rear for 5,000 miles, no issues.
 
Reply
Old Jan 25, 2016 | 03:51 PM
  #4  
bigbadpoppa's Avatar
bigbadpoppa
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 1,020
Likes: 130
From: Vancouver
Default

you'll be fine. The only thing you may notice is if your taking some turns at higher speeds with wet pavement it may feel a bit off. The treads are there for moisture distribution. Most of us aren't ripping these bikes through turns in rain, so you are perfectly fine.
 
Reply
Old Jan 25, 2016 | 05:09 PM
  #5  
mirrmu's Avatar
mirrmu
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,368
Likes: 27
From: Australia
Default

yeah mismatched all the time, no issues
 
Reply
Old Jan 25, 2016 | 05:31 PM
  #6  
ktrick's Avatar
ktrick
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 48
Likes: 3
From: Anthem, AZ
Default

No problem. I've got a Michelin II rear and Dunlop front. I'll switch to Michelin II front when the Dunlop wears out, which shouldn't take long.
 
Reply
Old Jan 25, 2016 | 09:32 PM
  #7  
canadayman's Avatar
canadayman
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 129
Likes: 4
From: sprague wa
Default

thanks guys found a good deal on back tire and wasn't sure think i will do it now
 
Reply
Old Jan 25, 2016 | 09:39 PM
  #8  
QC's Avatar
QC
Seasoned HDF Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 100,455
Likes: 19,811
From: Centennial, CO
Default

Originally Posted by ktrick
No problem. I've got a Michelin II rear and Dunlop front. I'll switch to Michelin II front when the Dunlop wears out, which shouldn't take long.
You'll be amazed at the difference.
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
REW13
General Harley Davidson Chat
12
Feb 22, 2022 07:17 AM
TwoBlue02
Touring Models
5
Feb 26, 2017 08:03 PM
glider_6969
Wheels/Tires
14
May 14, 2014 05:50 AM
iwillfixthem4u
Touring Models
4
May 18, 2012 07:37 AM
lkr0
Touring Models
6
Mar 18, 2011 08:19 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:26 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE