Mixing tires
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My age is showing
i did not realize when I asked whether you could mix (I was thinking of brand names) that the American elite II was a bias tire. I grew up with the advice of never mix bias and radials. I am 66 now and started riding motorcycles when I was 14.
I decided to replace the rear that I had plugged with another Michelin scorcher as I don’t want to replace both tires at this time (they are only a couple of months old). So I made an appt to get the rear replaced next week. When these tires wear out I will replace both with American elite tires.
I want to thank everyone for their input. It was greatly appreciated. Being a retired pilot, I have opted for the conservative solution.
After all “there are old pilots and bold pilots, but there ARE NO OLD BOLD PILOTS”
I decided to replace the rear that I had plugged with another Michelin scorcher as I don’t want to replace both tires at this time (they are only a couple of months old). So I made an appt to get the rear replaced next week. When these tires wear out I will replace both with American elite tires.
I want to thank everyone for their input. It was greatly appreciated. Being a retired pilot, I have opted for the conservative solution.
After all “there are old pilots and bold pilots, but there ARE NO OLD BOLD PILOTS”
Last edited by harleyrider4300; May 25, 2018 at 01:53 PM.
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mixing tires
The dumlops that came on my 2005 xl1200c were most unsatisfactory. I ran Michelins and they were not worth the extre cost. Ran a pair of Perrelli MT 66 route and the bike was less steady. Replaced the rear Perrelli when it wore out with a Kenda Kruze and like this dombination well enough to be on my third rear and second front. The Kruze wears rather quickly, but I mount my own tires and for the better performance and cheaper price they are worth the trouble, for me.
Last edited by BillyM; May 28, 2018 at 02:58 PM. Reason: spelling
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