Warning! Check your tires!
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From: 2000 Softail FXST
I was gonna ask if they were Dunlops. My 10 Streetbob came wth Michelins and an explanation that HD switched brands for better wear and traction.
I was suspicious that it was due to recent issues with Dunlop cupping and other problems similar to what you experienced.
I was suspicious that it was due to recent issues with Dunlop cupping and other problems similar to what you experienced.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Northern Calif.
I think they still offer the dunlops as replacements.
Tourer
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From: Ct
Check the date code on your tires. It's found at the end of the DOT #'s. Shoud be a four digit #. Tells you when they were made. Example: 1404 would be the 14th week of 2004. Tires are only good for 6 - 7 years regardless of whether or not they are in use. ABC news did a special report on tires and dealers that were/are selling new tires that are older than 6 years. This shouldn't be the case on a 2010 bike but it doesn't hurt to get the info out there. Here's the link to the special report:
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=4826897
TK
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=4826897
TK
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From: 2000 Softail FXST
I know people that mix tire brands but I have read that it's not a good idea.
Road Warrior
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From: West Branch, Michigan
I too have read it's not a recommended practice to use 2 different brands.
Man, that sucks......but better you finding it before it failed. Makes you wonder what's going on anymore. Do everyone a favor and post the DATA from your tire so others can check it against their dates.
I'm going to switch over to Michelin's when I need a new front. I just replaced a rear (@5300 miles) Dunlop for another...... but my front still has a ways to go. By the time I need a new rear, I'll need a front so that's when I'll do the switch. I've also heard some good reviews about Avon's.
Man, that sucks......but better you finding it before it failed. Makes you wonder what's going on anymore. Do everyone a favor and post the DATA from your tire so others can check it against their dates.
I'm going to switch over to Michelin's when I need a new front. I just replaced a rear (@5300 miles) Dunlop for another...... but my front still has a ways to go. By the time I need a new rear, I'll need a front so that's when I'll do the switch. I've also heard some good reviews about Avon's.
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From: Danville Va, Providence NC
You aren't supposed to mix a bias ply and a radial. They can really "throw" you or make the bike jump around. I have mixed up different brands of radials on bikes many times, almost all of the time.
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From: GLOBE AZ..
Believ this or not..i put 21,000 on stock Dunlop front tire on my 08 street bob..yes 21,000 that wasnt a typo...and i prolly could of gotten a few more miles outa it but the potholes in DC caused a few radials to break....and i will never put anything else on but Dunlops ..after puttin a pirelli on my rear...6000 on rear and its bald as hell