which tyre/brand gives the best performance on dry/wet surface?

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Feb 19, 2008 | 05:55 AM

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Asmodeus

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RE: which tyre/brand gives the best performance on dry/wet surface?

I used the Avon Venoms for years and they truly are the best tire I've ever had for grip and road feel. Unfortunately between the two bikes I ride 25k-30k miles per year. I can get 15k out of a Dunlop back tire vs 5k out of an Avon, simple economics for me. I don't have any complaints about the grip of other brand tires. I just wish the Avons lasted longer.

Feb 19, 2008 | 08:32 AM

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mattman22033

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RE: which tyre/brand gives the best performance on dry/wet surface?

Metzler makes a great tire but they do not have a high enough load rating for the rear tire for baggers.

I love my Avons and just ordered a set for my RG. I am also partial to Avon because I get them at at cost...LOL

Feb 23, 2008 | 08:47 AM

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eazyride

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RE: which tyre/brand gives the best performance on dry/wet surface?

wow, kinda confused choosing between avons or the metz. but which one of those 2 is good in the rain?

Feb 23, 2008 | 08:54 AM

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toolbox08

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RE: which tyre/brand gives the best performance on dry/wet surface?

i agree with benman. i love the grip of my venoms! they do wear out faster than dunlop but they have twice the grip.

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Feb 23, 2008 | 09:02 AM

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Demkay

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RE: which tyre/brand gives the best performance on dry/wet surface?

I just switched from the stock Dunlops to Metzlers. They feel great and are half the price of the Dunlops. You can only get the Dunlops from a HD dealer over here, so they must mark them up stupid.

My metzlers are made in Germany, although I heard the U.S. has their Metz tires made in Brazil.

Feb 23, 2008 | 09:49 AM

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jbhoyle

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RE: which tyre/brand gives the best performance on dry/wet surface?

I use the conteninal milestone on my electraglide. Have never had a problem with traction dry or wet conditions. I ride all year around, 11000 to 12000 miles/yr. Usually get about 11000 out of the rear and most of the time go 2 rear to one front. We do a lot of 2up traveling so I think thats pretty good on tires. Switched from Dunlops because of price and mileage. New Cont=$99.00 New Dunlop= $140.00. The ride is just as good and like I said I've never had a problem with grip.