View Poll Results: A poll
Voters: 76. You may not vote on this poll
Need new tires...your opinion counts
Road Master
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,096
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Need new tires...your opinion counts
It was said on another thread but it's true Harley pays engineer gooroo's tens of thousands of dollars a year to research the best tire for your bike.
It's OE for me.
It's OE for me.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,890
Likes: 73
From: MA
RE: Need new tires...your opinion counts
Original equipment Dunlops. Go to any HD dealer and they will have what you want, what you need, when you need it, anywhere, any time. Just try and place an internet order for some other name brand tire when you are on the road..... HD dealers are everywhere.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 679
Likes: 0
From: East TN.
RE: Metzlers ME880
Just changed tires 1K ago to Metzlers from the [sm=badidea.gif]Dunflops[sm=badidea.gif]....There is a world of difference in the tires. Dunflops when you ride over ridges, grooves or cracks in the asphalt or concrete it feels like the hansdlebars are getting ripped from your hands.
NOT with Metzlers, better grip, better turning capabilities, smoother ride overall; a superior tire to the dunflops!!
NOT with Metzlers, better grip, better turning capabilities, smoother ride overall; a superior tire to the dunflops!!
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 403
Likes: 0
From: Antioch, CA
RE: Metzlers ME880
Avon Venom X
On my '92 FLHS these eliminated the weave in high speed sweepers I experienced with OE Dunlops. In my experience the mileage was comparable to the Dunlops and wet and dry handling was significantly better.
On my '92 FLHS these eliminated the weave in high speed sweepers I experienced with OE Dunlops. In my experience the mileage was comparable to the Dunlops and wet and dry handling was significantly better.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 227
Likes: 1
From:
RE: Need new tires...your opinion counts
I did not vote but want to find out the answer as I will be replaceing tires soon. Many people swear by ME880's or the avons over the Dunlops. Others favor the Dunlops-available at any HD dealer. The side walls are supposed to be a lot heavier on the Dunlops- aperson that sells all three says there is a noticeable difference in weight between the Dunlop and Me880-Avon. One member on another board said the ME880's were "A gift from GOD". Others say they will never go back to a Dunlop. Everyone has an oppinion. The main reason I don't like the 402's is the way they track on grooves in the road.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,141
Likes: 4
From:
RE: Need new tires...your opinion counts
I'm going to stick with the Stock Dunlops. I've done several burn out's and have 7000 miles and it still looks pretty good. Beside's I havent seen any other good looking wide whites out their other then the Dunlop. Just my 2cents.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 11,615
Likes: 50
From: Baton Rouge, LA
RE: Need new tires...your opinion counts
I'm surprised you guys need to change your front tires so often. I've been getting 30-35k on fronts, 12-14k (12k lately) on rears. I keep pressures at 37F/42R cold, no 2-up riding.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
From: Edmonton, Alberta
RE: Need new tires...your opinion counts
I have an 05 ultra and just replaced my rear tire with the same as what was on it. I was happy with the old one and am happy with the new one. I went with avons on my old touring bike and they cornered better but straight line wasnt as good. Metzlers gave the same result.