I have a 07 Harley Nighttrain(FXSTB). I currently have the D205 200/55/17 rear tire. A buddy of mine has the same bike with a D407 200/55/17 rear tire. What is the difference in these tires(mileage,compound, etc...)?

 

I think the D205 is more of a "sport touring" tire.. a little more sticky and softer while the 407 is harder and more for "regular" touring.&nbsp\\; I was told the D407 was a higher mileage tire.

 

I like the 205's more, but they don't come in the size for my bike.&nbsp\\; I would imagine the other tire would last a bit longer, but the 205 is a bit stickier.

 

I just replaced the D205 on my Train at 12K, probably coulda got a little more out of it, but I'll err on the side of safety...got the D407 on there now, and I can't tell any difference in appearance or handling,but I was told I should get a little more mileage...

 

12K sounds like alot of miles on that tire. I thought the average miles on
this tire was around 5K.

 

I think one says Harley and the other does not

 

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I dunno...I know that at 12K, it wasn't quite to the wear bars, still coulda got a few more miles, but that's just me...

 

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Just checked the new tire...says Harley just like the old one...