View Poll Results: Dunlop E3 or Avon Venom
Dunlop E3
27
64.29%
Avon Venom
15
35.71%
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Dunlop E3 or Avon Venom
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Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Orlando
Dunlop E3 or Avon Venom
Straight up which one do you like better
I know everyone is different
Everyone rides on different roads
So just asking if you have had either one or both which one did you like
I know everyone is different
Everyone rides on different roads
So just asking if you have had either one or both which one did you like
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,989
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From: Right Coast
Not that I am the expert but Avon tires have a short life expectancy reputation and it seems their wide tires for custom bikes may be their better tire and its where they get name recognition.
The E3's are realtively new and compare favorably to the ME 880's and the Michelin Commander. All 3 of these tires are rated for HD use and have tread patterns condusive to better all-around road grip and handling.
For my next tire change I am leaning towards the E3 or Commander. I will not be considering any of the Avons.
The E3's are realtively new and compare favorably to the ME 880's and the Michelin Commander. All 3 of these tires are rated for HD use and have tread patterns condusive to better all-around road grip and handling.
For my next tire change I am leaning towards the E3 or Commander. I will not be considering any of the Avons.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 496
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From: Weston, Florida
I look for the best grip in a tire whether it is for a car or a bike. I don't care how long it is going to last. I also think about how they handle in the wet. The stock Dunlops suck. Not tried the new ones. Put Venom's on my Fat Boy. My Buddy would lock up on his RK with the stock Dunlops in the wet. The Avons were planted, wet or dry.
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)
Stock Dunlops were probably D402's. Nothing like Dunlop Elite 3's. I prefer the Elites, not just over the Avons, but over every other tire I've had. And that includes Avons, Mezzlers 880's, Continental's, and of course D402's. Plus you can pick them up for a great price at Dennis Kirk or Ron Ayers. Last pair I bought in the fall was less than $210 for both, shipped to my door. Hard to beat that. And they handle great... Just one more opinion.
Cruiser
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From: Central PA
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Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Colorado
Stock Dunlops were probably D402's. Nothing like Dunlop Elite 3's. I prefer the Elites, not just over the Avons, but over every other tire I've had. And that includes Avons, Mezzlers 880's, Continental's, and of course D402's. Plus you can pick them up for a great price at Dennis Kirk or Ron Ayers. Last pair I bought in the fall was less than $210 for both, shipped to my door. Hard to beat that. And they handle great... Just one more opinion.
Mark
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Road Master
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: SW Florida
I almost wrecked on those stock Dunlops. (My club members renamed me "Slider")
I went to Avon Venom X's and never looked back..
However, I have been hearing a lot off good stuff on here about the E-3's..
So much so, that I recommended them to a Buddie and he put them on about 2 weeks ago.. He loves them..
When I re-tire* I will probably go with the E-3's
my Avon's still look good after about 9 thousand miles.. And they do stick to the road very well I must say..
So it's wait and see how many actual miles I will get out of the Avon's and the price differance between the 2 tires when I go to change them out..
I guess I am not helping you.. I did vote for the Avon's though..!!!
I went to Avon Venom X's and never looked back..
However, I have been hearing a lot off good stuff on here about the E-3's..
So much so, that I recommended them to a Buddie and he put them on about 2 weeks ago.. He loves them..
When I re-tire* I will probably go with the E-3's
my Avon's still look good after about 9 thousand miles.. And they do stick to the road very well I must say..
So it's wait and see how many actual miles I will get out of the Avon's and the price differance between the 2 tires when I go to change them out..
I guess I am not helping you.. I did vote for the Avon's though..!!!