Dunlop American Elite
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I am sure there are plenty of threads out there on this subject but will respond. I have about 13k on mine with Dyna beads and they have performed great. I check them once a month or so for the correct air pressure. I think I will get another 7 to 10k miles out of them as the tread is in really good shape. Good luck with your decision.
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I was planning to get the Michelin Commander II (good luck with them) but they didn't offer a narrow whitewall version. I'm very happy with the performance of the Dunlop American Elite's. I'll stick with them now.
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Love them. I have over 70,000 miles on my 09 Ultra and I've had a few sets of the stock D407/408f and the American Elites. Hands down the AE's feel better new, feel better as they wear, wear better, and last longer. I really don't know why as the stock tire s and AE's are both dual compound dunlops so theoretically should be exactly the same but they're not. Go for it. You'll love them.
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I am sure there are plenty of threads out there on this subject but will respond. I have about 13k on mine with Dyna beads and they have performed great. I check them once a month or so for the correct air pressure. I think I will get another 7 to 10k miles out of them as the tread is in really good shape. Good luck with your decision.