looking to replace tires
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looking to replace tires
I have to replace my Pirelli Night Dragons that I really liked over the OEM Dunlop 401/402
The only reason I would consider changing is for a better ride.
The handling on the Night Dragons have been awesome but that's not the only thing for consideration.
I have chosen as my options:
Dunlop American Elite
and
American Commander II
Let me know what you think and if you changed over from the Night Dragons for any reason.
thanks
The only reason I would consider changing is for a better ride.
The handling on the Night Dragons have been awesome but that's not the only thing for consideration.
I have chosen as my options:
Dunlop American Elite
and
American Commander II
Let me know what you think and if you changed over from the Night Dragons for any reason.
thanks
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I can't speak for the night dragons, but I just changed over to American Elites from the stock Dunlops. Night/Day difference. If I had known a Dyna could be this smooth, I wouldn't have bought mine based on the first ride, but I'm loving these AE's. Who knew you could use the mirrors on a Dyna at interstate speed?
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I went from the stock Dunlops to Avon (Cobra, Venom, Storm) and loved the difference. Really sticky and great experience. Then I went to the Night Dragons after my build and like them too. Id compare them to the Avons but with a more durable feel. Not necessarily better but grippy and durable. I still think Avons were a bit softer biased compound and a little sticker when hot.
All in all, youre going to feel a night and day difference no matter what you go with. Even if you replace them with the sane brand rubber, youre still gonna feel a huge difference.
Just stick to what you like. Depending on riding style, Id say Avon or ND.
All in all, youre going to feel a night and day difference no matter what you go with. Even if you replace them with the sane brand rubber, youre still gonna feel a huge difference.
Just stick to what you like. Depending on riding style, Id say Avon or ND.
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Thanks for the comparison between the Avons and Pirellis. Haven't seen an owner comparison of them before. I can't yet get the Dragons in my sizes but I've looked at them several times.
As far as buying tires, I like Jake Wilson. Other have reported good results with Revzilla.
As far as buying tires, I like Jake Wilson. Other have reported good results with Revzilla.