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Sep 7, 2014 | 03:48 PM

the bad bagger

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Mixing tires

Can you put a Dunlop American Elite tire on the rear with the Dunlop D408 on the front? I have a good tire on the front and need to change the rear tire. Would like to try out the American Elite but do not feel like throwing out a good front tire.

Sep 7, 2014 | 03:59 PM

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I ran a Dunlop front with a Commander II rear for a while with no problem. However, I did notice a huge difference when I went to the Commander II front. Some tires play better together than others.

Sep 7, 2014 | 04:00 PM

Pitbull_Dallas

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Yep, IMO. There's a very recent thread that talks about mismatched brands too, if you're interested.

Sep 7, 2014 | 04:21 PM

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I am interestd looked for a thread mismatched tires could not find one. Did not put enough effort into it.

Sep 7, 2014 | 04:58 PM

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I ran a Dunlop front with a Commander II rear for a while with no problem. However, I did notice a huge difference when I went to the Commander II front. Some tires play better together than others.

I've got a question for ya. I have the same set up as you did and when my Dunlop wears out I will also be replacing it with a MC2. I am curious about the changes you felt between the Dunlop front and the MC2 front, thanks.

Sep 7, 2014 | 06:17 PM

nikonf8

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I'm running a stock 16 inch Dunlop on the back and a metzler on the front 21 inch no problems here

Sep 7, 2014 | 07:16 PM

Rodzilla6

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I have mixed high quality tires on occasion and never noticed any difference...i usually stick with dunlops and have had good results...and never an issue in the rain...