Michelin Scorcher tires
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My preferred choice as well. Unfortunately the MoCo don't seem to tell the aftermarket their plans in advance, when they introduce changes like that 19" front tyre.
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Dunlop (2) 408F and American Elite
Pirelli Night Dragon
Michelin (2) Commander II and Scorcher 31
Metzeler 888
Shinko 777
There's 7 right there...all offer the 130/60-19
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I run them on my Dyna but mostly because of the size (180). I like them for the Dyna...good wear and good grip. Most complain about them but I'm cool with them. With that said I wouldn't run them on the Street Glide because there are better tires available in the size I need.
7 different front tires from 5 manufacturers, only 2 of which are softer compound. Compared to how many mh90's available? I view that as a smaller selection.
I, personally would not consider metzlers, because you have no idea if you will end up with a tire out of Brazil, and the quality control of those is mediocre. I also am not impressed with Dunlop tires, their overly hard IMO and have poor wet traction, particularly when it's colder.
Last edited by R_Einan; Jun 12, 2017 at 12:03 PM.
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7 different front tires from 5 manufacturers, only 2 of which are softer compound. Compared to how many mh90's available? I view that as a smaller selection.
I, personally would not consider metzlers, because you have no idea if you will end up with a tire out of Brazil, and the quality control of those is mediocre. I also am not impressed with Dunlop tires, their overly hard IMO and have poor wet traction, particularly when it's colder.
I, personally would not consider metzlers, because you have no idea if you will end up with a tire out of Brazil, and the quality control of those is mediocre. I also am not impressed with Dunlop tires, their overly hard IMO and have poor wet traction, particularly when it's colder.
I was directly addressing your comment...
Originally Posted by R_Einan 
... There are very few tires for the 19" front available...
... There are very few tires for the 19" front available...If most Major Tire manufacturer (and I stopped looking) offers that size except Avon (and some offer two models), then that wouldn't fall under "Very Few" or "Few". People reading would think they were "hard to find", which is far from the truth.
There are Hard-to-Find sizes, but a 130/60-19 Front is not one of them, but I could name some
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Last edited by multihdrdr; Jun 12, 2017 at 01:58 PM.
Thank you SO much for correcting my point of view, clearly yours must be correct and I was mistaken. My apologies for attempting to contribute my opinion to a public forum and assist someone with my perspective.
Good luck OP, hope you find a tire you like.
Good luck OP, hope you find a tire you like.
Last edited by R_Einan; Jun 12, 2017 at 07:06 PM.
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You're not getting it...I'm adding, not correcting
I didn't even give an opinion, I just pointed out a bunch of available Tires offered in that size after you made the statement that would infer that there was basically nothing to choose from...what's wrong with that?
You're correct, there is nothing offered from Avon (much to the displeasure of many), but there are other tires for people to choose from...and they do
Short Recap...
You: Don't like Scorcher or Dunlop OE (408F) and wish Avon made a front tire
Me: OK, there are at least 5 other tires
That's it
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I didn't even give an opinion, I just pointed out a bunch of available Tires offered in that size after you made the statement that would infer that there was basically nothing to choose from...what's wrong with that?
You're correct, there is nothing offered from Avon (much to the displeasure of many), but there are other tires for people to choose from...and they do
Short Recap...
You: Don't like Scorcher or Dunlop OE (408F) and wish Avon made a front tire
Me: OK, there are at least 5 other tires
That's it
.
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Michelin Scorcher tires came stock on my '11 Superglide. I changed the rear tire at 14,200 and it was shot. Probably should have been changed 1,500 miles sooner. The front tire was at the wear bars at 17,000. I'm disappointed with the front tire. I have consistently wore out two rear tires for every front tire. I've gotten 25,000+ on front tires.
I didn't care for them and replaced them with something else.
FYI
I didn't care for them and replaced them with something else.
FYI
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Wast hinking of replacing my Dunlop's with Scortchers, why did you hate
them and what did you replace them with?
Oh I'm in Va. too!
them and what did you replace them with?
Oh I'm in Va. too!
Last edited by super glide ryder; Oct 12, 2017 at 09:10 PM.
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I remember reading somewhere that the Scrochers were designed for Sportsters and are made of a softer compound for better grip. Usually softer does equal better grip but also usually equates to quicker wear and less mileage.