200 mm tire recommendations.
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 83
Likes: 1
From: Angola NY
200 mm tire recommendations.
Hey all -
It's that time again.. Looking to replace both tires.. There's a Dunlop Sportmax on the rear now. A normal Harley Dunlop on the front. The rear came on the rim when I bought it. I've never ran one on a Harley, but back in my sport bike days it was pretty much the norm. I ride 50/50 2 up and solo. My current Sportmax has that strip In the middle and now feels like the bike actually teeters on that point in turns. Not very comforting.
So give me some input. The kicker is I live 30 mins from the Dunlop plant in Buffalo. There's a a old time mc mechanic neAr there that sells dunlops for 10% over cost and only charges $25 for both wheels if you bring him the rims. Just exploring my options.
Thanks in advance!!
It's that time again.. Looking to replace both tires.. There's a Dunlop Sportmax on the rear now. A normal Harley Dunlop on the front. The rear came on the rim when I bought it. I've never ran one on a Harley, but back in my sport bike days it was pretty much the norm. I ride 50/50 2 up and solo. My current Sportmax has that strip In the middle and now feels like the bike actually teeters on that point in turns. Not very comforting.
So give me some input. The kicker is I live 30 mins from the Dunlop plant in Buffalo. There's a a old time mc mechanic neAr there that sells dunlops for 10% over cost and only charges $25 for both wheels if you bring him the rims. Just exploring my options.
Thanks in advance!!
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 83
Likes: 1
From: Angola NY
I see I see. I bought the bike with a used Pirelli night dragon on it. That seemed to burn up pretty quick. But it wasn't great to start with. When I change out rear rims it ha this Dunlop on it. And it too seemed to bun up quick. But again. It wasn't great to begin with. Lol. So I really don't have anything to go on.
If I was ridin solo most of the time i'd stay with a soft compound. My girl is little. 120 lbs or so. So I can stay with a more aggressive tire. Ever hear of Vee Rubber? They're dirt cheap. But prob suck lol
If I was ridin solo most of the time i'd stay with a soft compound. My girl is little. 120 lbs or so. So I can stay with a more aggressive tire. Ever hear of Vee Rubber? They're dirt cheap. But prob suck lol
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,035
Likes: 5
From: near Buffalo, NY
I prefer the Dunlop 407 to anything out there.
Dunlop tires are just the best combination of grip and wear.
I know different always seem to be better. Just ask most people who gush about their new tires by comparing and trashing a set of worn out Dunlops to their brand new set of another brand with an unworn, brand new profile.
Dunlop tires are just the best combination of grip and wear.
I know different always seem to be better. Just ask most people who gush about their new tires by comparing and trashing a set of worn out Dunlops to their brand new set of another brand with an unworn, brand new profile.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 754
Likes: 24
From: Southern Maine
I replaced my Dunlops with Michelin Commander II's and I love them! The ride is much smoother than the Dunlops ever were and the handling is great. What really sold me on them was their claim of having double the longevity and with the addition of friction modifiers in the compound, maintaining excellent wet weather traction. So far, I have not been disappointed.
Trending Topics
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,395
Likes: 153
From: Utah
The Dunlop American Elite and the Michelin Commander II are 'comparable'. The Dunlop D407 is not a multi-compound tire in a 200mm so it won't get the mileage.
If you want grip and ride aggressively then you don't want a multi-compound tire for the best performance but you will sacrifice mileage. There is no silver bullet but cheap isn't where I place my value on life, so my tires are never bargain basements.
I just don't let Stealers get all my money for a simple wheel removal and mount. I take my wheel to an Indy with either a reputable Internet tire source tire or buy the tire from the Indy. Once in a while the dealer will have specials when they are unloading older stock so I have taken advantage of that, too.
If you want grip and ride aggressively then you don't want a multi-compound tire for the best performance but you will sacrifice mileage. There is no silver bullet but cheap isn't where I place my value on life, so my tires are never bargain basements.
I just don't let Stealers get all my money for a simple wheel removal and mount. I take my wheel to an Indy with either a reputable Internet tire source tire or buy the tire from the Indy. Once in a while the dealer will have specials when they are unloading older stock so I have taken advantage of that, too.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
