2010 Dynas With Michelin Tires?
2010 Dynas With Michelin Tires?
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I ran Michelin Commander/Macadam on my 07.
Great tire, very smooth, awesome in wet weather.
The trade off for the excellent ride was the lifespan. The rear only lasted about 7000 miles. I had previously gotten close to 10K on both Metzlers and Dunlops. I was told that prior to buying them, so the was no surprise.
Front lasted about 12,000. I had previously gotten 15,000 out of a Metzler.
I really liked the Michelins, but they are not a long life tire.
Great tire, very smooth, awesome in wet weather.
The trade off for the excellent ride was the lifespan. The rear only lasted about 7000 miles. I had previously gotten close to 10K on both Metzlers and Dunlops. I was told that prior to buying them, so the was no surprise.
Front lasted about 12,000. I had previously gotten 15,000 out of a Metzler.
I really liked the Michelins, but they are not a long life tire.
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I was just noticing that last night at a dealer when I was checking out a 2010 FXDC and noticed it had Michelins on it. I first thought maybe it was just a very clean used bike or a dealer swap out on a new bike but then I saw Harley-Davidson on the tires too so I checked out the tag to see that it was a new 2010 model. I wonder now if or does Michelin put out a 180 tire to fit the stock dyna rear rim like Dunlop does/did?
Anyway, I have no experience with Michelin bike tires but they make great car and SUV tires in my opinion. They tend to last longer because of a harder compound but they don't give up a nice ride in order to get that longevity. Because of that, they typically cost a bit more. But when you break it down to cents per mile compared to other tires, they are usually the better buy.
Anyway, I have no experience with Michelin bike tires but they make great car and SUV tires in my opinion. They tend to last longer because of a harder compound but they don't give up a nice ride in order to get that longevity. Because of that, they typically cost a bit more. But when you break it down to cents per mile compared to other tires, they are usually the better buy.
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The had a display at Sturgis, and said they are working on a FULL line for Harley, they do not have matching front and rear sets, at least in August, but tire wear is a concern, and testing is ongoing, in casual riding the Macadam had a good life, but agrerssive touring can wear them quicker than they like---so updating is continual.
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I have the Michelins on my new 2010 Street Bob. Whenever I lean (left or right) going approx 30-40mph I get a medium frequency vibration on the front end. I did a little research and some have attributed it to "poor" tread pattern on the front tire. I am getting the 1000 mile done soon and will bring it up.
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I have the Michelins on my new 2010 Street Bob. Whenever I lean (left or right) going approx 30-40mph I get a medium frequency vibration on the front end. I did a little research and some have attributed it to "poor" tread pattern on the front tire. I am getting the 1000 mile done soon and will bring it up.
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I've got a '10 Street Bob with the Michelins and haven't noticed this vibration.. tires seem good to me.. the bike rides incredibly smooth