I'm at 12,000 miles and am thinking about changing my tires before winter and rain get here. If you've changed your tires what did you buy and why?

 

Since OEM Dunlop tires have been disigned for use with these bikes, my suggestion is to stick with what works and let the rest of the world try different stuff till someone comes up with something better and can show why.
As always,
JMHO,
Bob

 

You did good for wear with 12k miles, but with my riding habits, the stock rubber always wears too fast.

I went with the Dunlop E3's. Taller tread (11/32's for longer wear), heavier load capacity (for those long trips with lots of luggage) and they handle pretty darn well in the rain or sun.
I had them on my last bike and I have one on the rear of this bike (waiting for the front to wear out). Great tire, in my opinion.

I tried Michelin Commanders before. They handled well too, but they did not last any longer than my stock Dunlops did. Some like that tire, some don't. I liked them but I like the E3 better.

Dennis Kirk had the best price at the time.

 

I second the E3’s.
I put one on the front of my 07 FXSTSSE. It has the 21x2.125 on the front and it help immensely to stop road tracking. I like it real well.
I had the stock Dunlop 408 put back on my SERG. I had around 10000 miles on it when I took it in for the rim recall. The dealer didn’t have an E3 in or I might have considered it. Now if yours came with the 407’s on it, well you can read this forum about that problem. I have had mine slide a little in heavy rain but the stock 408’s are fine also.