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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 08:12 AM
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Have a 012 Ultra Classic with Dunlops on it, Changing them out this winter what tires do you like?
 
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 08:25 AM
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I have a set of American Elites that have 17,000 miles on them and will probably go to 20,000. I am planning on installing a new set of American Elites at that time due to cost and additional mileage. No issues with handling either.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 08:27 AM
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Being in Belgium, i put Avon's on.Good price and a good tire.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by robbie52
I have a set of American Elites that have 17,000 miles on them and will probably go to 20,000. I am planning on installing a new set of American Elites at that time due to cost and additional mileage. No issues with handling either.
who makes American Elites?
 
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I have been running them as well and will continue to do so.Have gone through 3 or 4 sets on one of my Road kings..Sure one front tire started to cup at 13,000 miles but hay..Nothing comes close to wearing so well..I love these tires..
 
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 08:44 AM
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I just got rid of the factory Dunlops and put on Michelin Commander II's. Handling is better, they seem to grip better, dry at least, haven't had them in the rain. And I no longer get the snake walking I had with the Dunlops. If the wear turns out to be good, I will use them again.


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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Teut
Being in Belgium, i put Avon's on.Good price and a good tire.
Good choice! Avons here on my Harleys since the 70s. But then we ride our American bikes on European roads!
 
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American Elites are made by Dunlop, but don't have Harley name on them.
 
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Originally Posted by papejr
Have a 012 Ultra Classic with Dunlops on it, Changing them out this winter what tires do you like?
My god it just turned to summer & were starting a tread for winter already
 
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