I plan to keep the stock tire size on my 48.

Size = 130/90B16 73H & 150/80B16 77H

Has anyone had any experience with these particular tires?

Dunlop American Elite: https://www.dunlopmotorcycletires.co...merican-elite/

Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra: http://www.metzeler.com/site/us/prod...hon_ultra.html

Michelin Commander II: https://motorcycle.michelinman.com/U...ander-ii.html#

I've had the Dunlop American Elite tires on previous touring bikes. They wore well but I'm not convinced they have the best grip.

Are there any other options? (FWIW, I run matched front and rear tires which I suppose limits my options.)

 

I upgraded to the Metzeler ME888 on mine and love them, great handling, smooth ride and amazing resistance to following the tar snakes.

 

Need to get rid of the scorchers on mine, been told to check out the avon cobras supposedly really grippy

 

All the major brands have suitable tyres for us and each has it's champions around HDF! Tyres are a frequent topic of discussion. I'm another Avon fan, got them on three bikes and have used them on my Harleys since the 1970s. Cobras are their /90-/80 profiles, Storm for lower profiles, such as on my SuperLow and replacing the original Michelins.

 

The Michelin Scorchers are nothing special, but having run them down a bit they do improve.
I hear a lot of good reviews about the Metzelers and Avon.

 

It occurs to me that the Scorchers are low profile, compared with most other Sporty tyres, and it's worth pointing out that Avon make a 150/70 Storm XM, not a 150/60, which is the stock size on my SuperLow. The Storm looks a bit more beefy and stands a little taller, but should be fine. Haven't ridden on my new one yet, as Spring has only just started to spring around here!

 

The Scorchers are not Low Profile for the 48 and that's the size the OP is asking about.

 

You could also try the 777; on ridersdomain.com the 130/90B-16 (73H) Shinko 777 Front H.D. Tire (black wall) goes for $79.60 and the 150/80B-16 (77H) Shinko 777 Rear H.D. Tire, again black wall, goes for $93.88. Free s&h. HTH

 

Another Avon fan here. Running Trail riders on my Roadster now. Cobras are what I was gonna go with next on my 48 before I bought the Roadster.

 

Unless I'm looking at it wrong, Avon Cobras are only available in white walls.