Wondering about opinions on these. I ran quite a few EIII tires until the Metz 888 came out. TBH pretty happy with both and now find the EIII is outgoing being replaced by the 4. Just listened to a short video on them but wasn't really a comparison and only mentioned a more modern tread design.

And really not interested in the CII's as I ran them, or any other brand. Okay, just not crazy about them. Hope to hear first hand experience about the E 4, especially in comparison to the III.

I wanted these and was disappointed to see no 18" rear and I just bought agitators. I went the the AE. I hope they do make this in an 18. My E3 was the best tire I ever ran and if these are an upgrade. It's all I'd run.

Didn't they completely discontinue the 3?

It's still on the Dunlop website.

Here is another tire I am considering. Have never tried a Continental bike tire but from what I have read it sounds like it may be worth a try.

Optimized carcass construction for easy handling, high level of comfort and consistent performance during tire lifetime
Mileage Plus compound significantly extends mileage while maintaining exceptional handling
Center tread on rear tire specifically designed to increase mileage
Blackwall
Tubeless (TL)
P-rated for speeds up to 93 mph or H-rated for speeds up to 130 mph

https://www.denniskirk.com/continent...pfp545043.prdf

Most of the major tyre brands have suitable tyres for us, although it can take a while before they come out, especially after H-D introduces a new size. Problem is it is difficult for any one of us to try every one out and get firsthand experience of them!

Go with the Dunlop American Elites........

I always was a big Metzler fan, ran many 880's with great results except wear....never tried the 888's..... Now that I'm using a couple sets of tires a year, (35-45K annually), and went through two sets of American Elite 3's on my 15 with great results.... loved them...
With 20K on my '17, I was looking for tires in Daytona this week..... Couldn't find Elites under $500...... Continental had a display set up by J&P, hawking their new Harley Touring specific Conti Tour...... almost didn't give them the time of day, but at the urging of a riding buddy who ran tons of Continentals on his Beemers over the years, I gave the guy a chance........ he was very informative and answered all my questions.....then there was the price! They had a deal to get us to try them...sold me the rear for $180 and gave me the front free..... add the fee from the contract installer and I was out the door with two new tires AND rear brakes for $294 bucks total..... if they wear out in 10,000 miles, I still break even.....
I only got them Wednesday afternoon, so I've only put 550 miles on them, but I gotta tell you, the initial impression is great...smooth riding, true tracking, and great turn in... seem kind of Metzler sticky even..... definitely grippier then the Elites....time will tell, but I'm glad I tried them......DW