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Old Oct 16, 2019 | 12:26 PM
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I’d go with rubber
 
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It’s subjective between riders and you’ll get varied responses. That said, I’m partial to Dunlop American Elites.
 
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Originally Posted by dawg
I’d go with rubber
Nah - rubber is so old school! Wood - that's the latest!

It really depends on your riding style, whether you like a soft compound for a smoother ride (but shorter life) vs a harder one that lasts longer. I haven't had to swap out the tires on my 16 RGS yet, but I'm going to start researching soon. I had Avon tyres on my Buell, Lowrider and 2005 Electra Glide and will lean towards them again most likely.
 
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It’s subjective between riders and you’ll get varied responses. That said, I’m partial to Dunlop American Elites.
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im askin cause I gotta get a new rear tire. yes avon Pirelli softer but shorter life. but just tryin to get some more input. stealership wants 307 for a Dunlop American elite . whereas j and p cycle have them for 218. for 180 16 81 rear tire
 
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The American Elite is a dual-compound tire. Softer at the edges for better cornering, harder in the middle for longer tread life.
 
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Thanks for putting so much effort into your question, it tells us how much effort we should put into our answers.
 
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