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Tourer
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Need new tires...your opinion counts
'05 ultra needs new tires. 12k on the original dunlops now, but heading to Florida in 2 months and would like new skins front and rear. Your opinion counts. What are you currently riding on and what, if anything will you switch to? Thanks in advance
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Andy, i was heading north in my wifes car, from Nashville saturday, there was a big honda of some kind in front of me. At about 55-60 mph i heard a pop. i knew what happened. I immediately slowed down and stayed behind the honda til he and she could pull over. They were scared s---less, the moral is if you think you need tires dont wait! Jack
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RE: Need new tires...your opinion counts
I've used the following on my 99 RKC:
Stock Dunplops
Avon Venom X
Metzler ME880
Im currently on the Metz and like them the best for handling and overall feel. At the recommendation of many, I am running them at a higher pressure than I ran the others.
Stock Dunplops
Avon Venom X
Metzler ME880
Im currently on the Metz and like them the best for handling and overall feel. At the recommendation of many, I am running them at a higher pressure than I ran the others.
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From: Ventura County, CA
RE: Need new tires...your opinion counts
I've run the Metzler ME880's on my last two Road Glides and have had great luck with them. They were recommended to me by a close friend a few years ago and I'm still with them. As far as mileage, that's going to vary according to your personal riding style. Good Luck! 
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I like my Avon Venoms, but I havent used them on the stock 16" wheels, just the 21F/18R setup that I have now.
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From: Houston, Texas
RE: Need new tires...your opinion counts
When I checked for replacement tires for my 2005 Ultra, Dunlop did not make the E3 in the size to fit the rear tire/wheel... I was bummed. All my Goldwing friends rave about how much better the bike handles, and the tread life is better than the 402's by about 20%!
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The OEM Dunlaps will most likely get you the most mileage, the Metzlers will probably giv eyou the most feel/grip. Don't know anybody running the E3, but from what I have been told it will give you a little better grip than the OEM and a little less mileage. Personal opinion, go for the grip and replace your tires more often. As stated earlier, mileage will greatly vary based on how you ride. Good luck.
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From: Boiling Springs, SC
RE: Need new tires...your opinion counts
On my previous bike(EG) I tried them all. Avon, Continental, Metzler, Michelin. (I put over 90K on it) I went back to the Dunlop. Seemed to handle better and last longer than any of the others. I will replace the rear on my present bike soon. I plan to go back with the Dunlop.