Yup! Another tire thread
Road Master
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From: Bloomington, IN
I have a 2020 CVO Road Glide. 105,000 miles on the bike and have used nothing but American Elite. I consistently get upwards of 30k on the front and 20k+ on the rear. That's with a lot of 2-up long distance riding through mountain passes and such. With the dual compound I never feel like they've ever wanted to let go.
I've put many tires to the test and always go back to American Elite.
I've put many tires to the test and always go back to American Elite.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2018
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From: WI
I will 2nd American Elites. I have used the stock tire that came with the bike, I have used commander 2s, and on my second set of American elites. Im never looking back by choice. American elites in my experience stick better in the rain than commander twos or threes do on dry pavement. Thats just my
2 cents .. everybody has a preference
2 cents .. everybody has a preference
Last edited by Harley1004; Nov 13, 2022 at 01:42 PM.
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From: USA
How are the 3s in the rain? They look like their tread is gapped than the 2, and perhaps skitter more.
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From: SE Michigan
After a trip to Sturgis this summer, I was ready to sell my 2020 CVO Street Glide - felt very unstable on slick roads, tight turns and tracked in highway grooves. Gave it one last shot and switched from stock (with 5k miles) to Michelin Commander IIIs. Changed the bike for the better. Just game back from Galveston Rally and nary a wiggle in a rain groove or the wet. No tracking issues. However, haven't really tested on a tight canyon road.
Not pushing the Michelins per se. I just suspect any tire is an improvement over the stock Dunlops. Figured I'd pass this along because other folks are probably frustrated by the OEM skins.
Not pushing the Michelins per se. I just suspect any tire is an improvement over the stock Dunlops. Figured I'd pass this along because other folks are probably frustrated by the OEM skins.
oem dunlops cupped on me, despite being very careful with air pressure....more than once.....the techs at my dealership talked me out of Dunlop American Elites, told me they were OEM tires with a different tread...otherwise exact same tire and technology...it didn't make sense for me to keep trying the exact same thing and expecting a different result
so I tried the Commander IIIs
grippy as ****, great in rain..no cupping and less wobble at 90+
Michelin makes great tires....I've heard some bullshit, but I ignored it...again...Michelin...of course I trusted them over the opinion of some anonymous haters on the interwebs
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From: WI
Whoever the dealer was to talk to you out of the American elites, must have not ever rode a motorcycle for any length of time with them on their scoot.
Like I said, American elites are better at 70 mile an hour in wet rainy weather than this dog stock Dunlop or commander tires on dry pavement. You don’t have to believe me, that’s your choice, we always have a choice. However, I have ridden a motorcycle for more than 50 years and the American elites by far are the best tire that I have ever experienced.
and, whoever told you that the American elites are a stock Dunlop tire in a different tread form lied to you. American elite tires are the only motorcycle tire that I know of that is 100% American made here in the United States.
am I prejudice about American elites?
why yes, yes I am.
for my safety and my wife safety
as long as American elites make a tire
that fit the rims that are on
my motorcycle
that’s all I will use
other than getting caught
with a bad tire on the road
or something to that nature
they don’t have American elites
to purchase
I will temporary
use a different tire
until I can purchase
The American elites
that I feel safe driving on
peace out!!
remember,
Knowledge is power………
and, whoever told you that the American elites are a stock Dunlop tire in a different tread form lied to you. American elite tires are the only motorcycle tire that I know of that is 100% American made here in the United States.
am I prejudice about American elites?
why yes, yes I am.
for my safety and my wife safety
as long as American elites make a tire
that fit the rims that are on
my motorcycle
that’s all I will use
other than getting caught
with a bad tire on the road
or something to that nature
they don’t have American elites
to purchase
I will temporary
use a different tire
until I can purchase
The American elites
that I feel safe driving on
peace out!!
remember,
Knowledge is power………
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2017
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From: Near Yosemite
Lol......ok! You can decide that ANYTHING is bullshit if you chose, that doesn't change the facts of the real world, lol. Michelin acknowledged the issues with some of their front tires and accepted returns AND refunded peoples $$ because they, themselves knew it WASN'T bullshit. Your world, you decide to believe whatever you want, fact or fiction, truth or lie.........
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From: Syracuse NY
CaffineBuzz - just an FYI regarding AEs being a stock tire.
They are a dual compound tire.
Your dealers employee is full of &#%.
Ive learned to take an HD techs or salesmans wisdom with a grain of salt the size of a cinder block.
Ride what works for you, brother.
Stay safe.
They are a dual compound tire.
Your dealers employee is full of &#%.
Ive learned to take an HD techs or salesmans wisdom with a grain of salt the size of a cinder block.
Ride what works for you, brother.
Stay safe.