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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Lowcountry Joe
When I need replacement tires, it will be the Dunlops. They are not only well designed tires, but I am at the front of the line in support of the only American company that designs, tests, and builds aftermarket tires for Harley- Davidson motorcycles. And did I mention that they are really good tires?
Right on bro you got my vote Dunlop all the way!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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Riding buddies and I have tried them all, best wear, best tracking, best prices, Dunlop hands down and I wouldn't attest to it if we had not gone thru lots of tires. My '03 and the new '12 have been great on the OE Dunlops.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 09:21 PM
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My stock Dunlops have been handling very well. There is a lot of wear left on the treads so I won't make that judgement yet.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by gdoc89
I put over 15,000 miles on each of the last 3 sets of ME 880's. Metzeler is a great tire. Not sure of the exact model but the Dunlops on my '08 Street Glide are crap! Will be upgrading to the Metzeler's soon!
Totally agree with this. Metzeler ME880 for me! Great tire!
 
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 08:53 AM
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2010 limited and last set of stock dunlops. After about 8,000 mi the rear cups and sounds like a monster truck humm when cornering (nothin wrong with alignment). good mileage but poor design. will go with 880's or michelins next.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by bigdaddy33
Of the two I would choose neither. I'm partial to Avon and would go with the Cobra's.
I too run the Avon Cobras and love them.
 
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