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Nov 23, 2021 | 12:16 PM

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MRFREEZE57

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From: pacific northwest

I just ordered an AE from Cycle gear, the 180/55/18 is hard to find so have one coming to have ready when needed. they go fast.

Nov 23, 2021 | 05:30 PM

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NorthWestern

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Originally Posted by glasspilot

I've always had good luck with DK. But 2 months ago I needed an Elite 4 front tire and even they were back ordered. But only 2 or 3 weeks. I now have it installed on my bike. And the tire was very fresh, made just a couple of weeks before I got it.

Yep, the 2 I have on there now came from DK. I ordered in May, got the rear in 3 weeks, front took over 2 months. Ordered another rear in August...just waiting, now.

Nov 23, 2021 | 07:28 PM

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skratch

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try to find avon cobra chromes. i've been looking since april. no joy.

Nov 23, 2021 | 09:24 PM

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Redbeard719

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From: On the Front Range, CO

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Originally Posted by Uncle Larry

American Elites work for me

Quote:

Originally Posted by QC

I keep hearing good things about them. I hope I'm not disappointed.

Yep, these are the only tires I’ll run!

Great performance and great tread life.

Nov 23, 2021 | 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Redbeard719

Yep, these are the only tires I’ll run!

Great performance and great tread life.

Cool. Thanks, Chad.

Nov 24, 2021 | 07:40 AM

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skootchnc

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From: Raleigh NC

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Originally Posted by QC

I'm pretty sure I've seen in and around the Forum the scarcity of tires for the touring bikes around the country. The local independent parts and accessory store near me here in Denver just got a shipment of Dunlop American Elites. 23 sets. Well 22 sets since I just bought mine. The sizes I got are 130/80-17 and 180/65-16.
These seem to be fresh builds with dates of 35th week and 40th week of '21.
Here's a link:
https://performancecycle.com/

I liked the American Elites.... good grip.... but I wore out the rear tire after 9k.I was back to the 2 rears per one front tire.
I switched to the new Metzler888 touring tires....but it's only bee 5,000 miles in 3.5 months.... so far they look a lot better than the A/E.
'05 FLTRi