EVO All Evo Model Discussion

question for all you guys

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 06:42 PM
  #1  
gsxrboy96's Avatar
gsxrboy96
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,251
Likes: 1
Default question for all you guys

Since i value everyones opinion here in the evo forum, i have a question, On a full size bike, What kinda tires are you running and why? im looking for a set of tires and am up in the air on what to run, I liked my elite3s on the old bike, but am open to suggestions. thanks
 
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 07:18 PM
  #2  
1997bagger's Avatar
1997bagger
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 5,081
Likes: 2,159
From: Ohio
Default

I'm a WWW man so I ran 2 Dunlop 90's, 1 MU85 for a little bigger tire and good tires, danced a little on the snakes with some wear, only got about 7000miles - bike is big, I'm big and ride with aggressive riders.
Recently installed a Venom 150 WWW, I wanted a bigger tire is why but the Venom makes you not want another Dunlop, nothing wrong with the Dunlop but the woody factor of the big tire, performance and road feel will overshadow the possibility of the Venoms advertised quick wear.
 
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 07:18 PM
  #3  
NorthGeorgiaHawg's Avatar
NorthGeorgiaHawg
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,193
Likes: 7
From: North Atlanta Area, GA
Default

Originally Posted by gsxrboy96
Since i value everyones opinion here in the evo forum, i have a question, On a full size bike, What kinda tires are you running and why? im looking for a set of tires and am up in the air on what to run, I liked my elite3s on the old bike, but am open to suggestions. thanks
I run Metzeler Marathons front and rear on Bertha. She seems to like them, and so do I. When these wear out I may try the Avon Venoms, just to see what all the fuss is about!
 
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 07:20 PM
  #4  
schwangster's Avatar
schwangster
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Shutterbug
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 5,699
Likes: 15
From: Qualicum Beach, B.C. CAN
Default

Metzler 880, won't change unless I have to.
 
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 08:26 PM
  #5  
NorthGeorgiaHawg's Avatar
NorthGeorgiaHawg
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,193
Likes: 7
From: North Atlanta Area, GA
Default

Originally Posted by schwangster
Metzler 880, won't change unless I have to.
Yeah... mine say Metzeler ME880 Marathon.
 
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 08:55 PM
  #6  
MJ's Avatar
MJ
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,344
Likes: 67
From: Hooterville, Fl.
Default

Not a big bike, but have run Metz and the Avons. I like the Metz better.
 
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 10:13 PM
  #7  
Beemervet's Avatar
Beemervet
Ultimate HDF Member
Veteran: Army
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 6,590
Likes: 444
From: Ohio
Default

I have experience with the Avons (I liked them) and Metzler, which I have been sticking with. They are great handling tires, and excellent on wet roads. If I want a high mileage tire, I put them on the car.
 
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 10:41 PM
  #8  
feguy1's Avatar
feguy1
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 388
Likes: 13
From: Richmond, Virginia
Default

Metzeler ME880.
 
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
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 06:15 AM
  #9  
hotrod351's Avatar
hotrod351
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,569
Likes: 12
From: Arizona
Default

i run the dunlops HD. thats what my bike calls for and there made by dunlop for my model so thats good enough for me. besides they dont cost that much.
 
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 06:36 AM
  #10  
panheadmatman's Avatar
panheadmatman
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
From: land of misery
Default

you have tofigure what you want your tires for,i have run metz and avon both good tires, but for my fattie its got dunlop ,just cause they seem to last longer and handle weather well
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:54 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