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Tires
Tire report...2010 FLHTC
Original-18,500 miles front and rear, still in decent shape
Replacement-Dunlop American Elite, noisy, good in dry and wet, 19,000 miles front and rear, still in decent shape
Replacement-Michelin Commander II, first 1500 miles, quiet, great on dry (no wet roads yet), great track on groves and uneven roads
Original-18,500 miles front and rear, still in decent shape
Replacement-Dunlop American Elite, noisy, good in dry and wet, 19,000 miles front and rear, still in decent shape
Replacement-Michelin Commander II, first 1500 miles, quiet, great on dry (no wet roads yet), great track on groves and uneven roads
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I was kinda fuzzy...first set replaced at 18,500, second set replaced at 37,500, on third set now. All the tires were OEM size for 2010 FLHTC.
Last edited by jward; Apr 13, 2012 at 02:43 PM.
I just ordred my first MCII and it's due next week for the rear of my bike. Stock OEM D402 is almost shot at 5400 miles.
Hoping you like the MCII's...since this is my new tire.
And I'll be interested in your updates since you had the DE3 - which was the tire I was gonna get but elected to get MCII.Thanks for the clarification!
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First 1500 miles include 800 miles of high speed interstate, 700 of mixed to include The Dragon and The Devil's Triangle (WOW). So far, they are my favorites...mileage will determine if they become the tire of choice.
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I have the MCII on the front of my 06 Ultra and so far really liking it. Rides smooth, corners well and works well in the little wet weather we have had. Only have put about 3K mile on it thus far.
I will probably be due rear tire in about 3 months and have not fully decided to go with MCII. My only concern would be in case of blow-out - would the much lighter sidewall on the MCII survive as well (stay on the rim) as the heavy Dunlop. Maybe a stupid concern, but it is one I have.
I will probably be due rear tire in about 3 months and have not fully decided to go with MCII. My only concern would be in case of blow-out - would the much lighter sidewall on the MCII survive as well (stay on the rim) as the heavy Dunlop. Maybe a stupid concern, but it is one I have.
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i'd like to try a set of the mc2s. but they're are no plans to develop or market a front tire in an 18'' size 
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My only concern would be in case of blow-out - would the much lighter sidewall on the MCII survive as well (stay on the rim) as the heavy Dunlop. Maybe a stupid concern, but it is one I have.
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I will probably be due rear tire in about 3 months and have not fully decided to go with MCII. My only concern would be in case of blow-out - would the much lighter sidewall on the MCII survive as well (stay on the rim) as the heavy Dunlop. Maybe a stupid concern, but it is one I have.
I'm an agressive rider but also do the cross country rides on a loaded down bagger so cutting corners on safety for a few more miles just isn't worth the trade off for me. If they made a run flat tire for baggers, I'd be all over them......even if they got less mileage. I think I'm becoming just a bit wiser as I get older.
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41k miles on my 09 UC. Changed front & Rear now three times with OEM Dunlop. Getting around 11k out of set of tires. Getting kind of expensive to say the least. Metzeler Commander II claims double the mileage. About ready to give them a try. Any comments on Commander II tires?
