Just wondering what tires are being run on their Touring models.....

I’ve have run mainly the D402 front and rear....does its job. Just cannot get decent mileage out of the rear.

Ran a Michelin Commander some years ago....didn’t last no time. Partly my fault...I knew the tire was a few years old prior to install.

I was recommended the American Elite...got one on its way.

Anyways....just curios what others are running....

 

On a vehicle with only 2 wheels longevity takes a back seat to traction IMO.
That said I will never ride on a bike that has Dunlop 400 series tires again.
However I consistently run Dunlop Elite series.
Night and day difference between the two IMO.

 

Next to the old Dunlop E3s (discontinued), I got the best mileage from Michelin Commander II. Think I'll stay with them because of mileage and traction dependability.

 

The year of your bike has a bearing on what you can run, size/brand wise. The later Evo Touring uses a bigger tire and guys I've talked to say 7-8K is best they can do (Dunlop) but if you ride coast to coast, you need a new one when you leave and it's shot when you get home. Screw that! An Alaska trip from the east coast would leave you at the mercy of a shop for a new tire before you got home.

Mine can only run MT90 (130) and with D402s, I get 12-14K on the rear, and change the front after every 3rd rear and have yet to actually wear one out. After 140K miles, about 25/35% were wet road miles and I have no complaints. And I am totally neurotic about keeping the pressures to spec. (Check them cold, every day I ride)

You might try the Touring Section of the forum for some other, possibly more informed opinions.

 

Michelin commander 2's for me. I have about 16k on mine right now. I don't have any traction problems. I was told by Michelin during biketoberfest that they were coming out with the commander 3's after the new year

 

I've had great handling and decent wear from the Metzler 888's,always liked the 880's handling but they didn't wear well.
The 888's wear like a Dunlop E III and handle like Metz 880's, great tires IMHO.

 

Avon tyres - none nicer! When Dunlops were still British old chap they were fine, but I wouldn't give a thanks for them nowadays.

 

The stock Dunlops that came with my Limited got changed out with close to 20,000 miles and there was still good thread left up front. Regular riding. No wheelies or burn outs. I replaced with the same.

On my 95 the back Avon looks like it's new when I bought it and I put an Elite on the front.

Dunlops had a bad rap back in the day. YUUUUGHE improvement the last 5 or so years.

 

I'm with THC - traction and performance far outweigh mileage concerns when it comes to motorcycle tires. I went from the stock Dunlops to Continental Milestones for a few years, and found them to be a big improvement. My last two sets of tires have been Avon Cobras. They haven't given me high miles (none of these tires do), but they feel great on the road.

 

Always went with Avon.
They seem to grip wet asphalt like no other.
YRMV

Ride Safe,
Harold