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Sep 19, 2013 | 11:32 AM

FXDXTSport

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Tire help please

My 2010 SESG has an 18 inch rear wheel with the Dunlop D407 180/55 B18 80H OEM tire. 12K miles and down to the wear bars. I haven't been that impressed with the performance of the tire and I'm looking for an alternative. I've searched this site and the internet and haven't been able to find a replacement tire unless I go to a radial with a 74 load rating. Additionally, the D407(rear) and D408 (front) are only available from dealers and pretty expensive ($296 rear and $212 front). I can get them online from LSHD or LATUS for a little less.

Anybody know of an alternative. I know I can get the American Elite for the front but haven't found anything for the rear.

Thanks.

Sep 19, 2013 | 12:01 PM

Landon

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I wont be much help because I had good luck with both Michelin Commander and the E3. Little better life from the Michelin. Went with the American Eagle for the rear 2 months ago, so far so good.

Sep 19, 2013 | 12:23 PM

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I wont be much help because I had good luck with both Michelin Commander and the E3. Little better life from the Michelin. Went with the American Eagle for the rear 2 months ago, so far so good.

I've read good things about both but neither one comes in the 18" for the rear

Sep 19, 2013 | 07:51 PM

bigdumbnoitall00

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e3 is for pre 09 bikes look at the dunlop american elite.

Sep 19, 2013 | 09:12 PM

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Myself & a couple of others have tried Avon, Metzeler, & Bridestone radials, none got more than 5-6K. You'll just have to stick with the D407 until they come out with that size in the Am Elite. Try running 42-44# air pressure, most have been getting 13-15K out of the 407s.

Sep 19, 2013 | 11:46 PM

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Thanks for the input. Hopefully by the time I run through the next set there will be other options available.

Sep 20, 2013 | 05:34 AM

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You are suffering from the consequence of using custom sized wheels for which there are no suitable bagger tyres! Those available for your current rear wheel are generally V speed rated, come with less tread depth and are made with softer rubber. Go back to a stock sized wheel and you'll be fine!