Tires

Just wondering what tires you run and how many miles you are getting out of them?
I have dunlops on my 07 lowrider, no burn outs , check air pressure. I got 6100 out of my rear, Put 6k last year and will need to change again. Front needs to be changed also 12k. Seems like I could get 10k out of the rear.

i am second,,,,and i buy maxxis,,,only because they cost 57.00 dollarsi have ran tires that cost 200.00,,,same deal ,,,will get 8500,,,to maxxis 9100 to one time 9600,,,, if you can feel the difference in the ride,,,you may find one that suits you,,,, as long as they wear out about the same,,,, why pay for the ride,,,unless you are racing ,,, mine is ultra,,,and i wiegh LOTS,,,but than my buddy is only 170 and his tires wear out about the same,,,, mine do not get burned out ,,,as my miles are all on trips,,,my bike was ,,,this bike ,,,bought in may 04,,,has 100000, miles on it now,,, last one was 02,,,, had 50000, miles in first year,,, pops

Been riding two up, changed the rear (Dunlap) three times while the front had 18,000 and could have gone another 5,000. (Avon) Ride is so much better with the Dunlaps front and back. (Ultra) Seems the back will not last long loaded.....

$57.00.....I feel raped.....($340.00 plus Instalation!)

I got 9000 out of my original Dunlops. 2 up on a WideGlide. Went with Michelins this time. Really handle and ride nice. That skinny front tire especially seems to hold the road better in wet, and doesn't follow cracks or tar strips as bad as the last ones did. Cant tell you about mileage yet. Sorry

I just bought a set of Avons a couple of weeks ago, I did lots of research and the consensus was from the people I talked to, the Avons were the stickiest tire but may not last as long, the stock dunlops have decent mileage but follow every crack in the road, and not quite as sticky as the Avons, the Brazil Metzelers are junk but the German Metzelers are fine and lots of people really like the German metzellers and I think they are all being made in germany again after lots of complaints, the dunlop elite 3 tires are sticky and great ride with good mileage but if you want wide white Walls you are out of luck. hope this helps Todd

thanks 4 the input.

Good Question

jp13 I have the same question. I have a '96 Heritage SoftTail with Progressive air shocks on the back. I bought the bike about 3 years ago w/ 10K on the clock and now have 27K. It has the stock Dunlops and they have done ok. Decent mileage about 10K in back and good handling in rain, but follow every bump or groove which is a bit of pucker factor at 90MPH. They also seem to have no sidewall strength and I rim them all the time on heavy bumps here in the upper Midwest.

I am thinking of going to the Avon's with higher sidewall strength. They come recommended by Avon and guaranteed to fit my ride.

My question? Anyone have comments about the Avon Venoms before I spring for the blackwalls? I really want to switch from the Dunlops. Especially how they do in the rain?
Appreciate all comments!

Softtail

Thanks Cowboy, I have never run the Metz's before but have run Avon's many years ago on a rigid. Loved them then. Well over 15K mileage, still looked good. Just looking to change from the stockers. The Dunlop's have never given me any trouble, just never had the comfort level and they do like to wander a lot. I ride with the PGR and put on a lot of miles. Just feel worn out when getting home. Always leery and seem to fight the bike. Just not comfortable as I would like.

The Avon Rep says these are the touring grade tires. I don't know anyone running the Metz's here. Everyone seems to run the stocks. My bike carries a lot of weight (about 1125 lbs) all the time so need the better tires.

Thanks again
Softtail

Got about 7500 out of my stock dunlops. But was overdue when I got em changed.

Definitely gonna be paying close attention on the new one to the air pressure.

Would like to see some posts on: increasing air pressure to improve wearability and the tradeoff on handling.

Bd

Got great miles out of the Avons, but, different from what others has said I found them to be harder than the Dunlaps.....I will give up miles for the safty and feel of the bike....just my 2 cents worth

One of my bro's swear by Avons... I own the Metz 880's... Love 'em... another bro switched from Avon's to Metz's... He loves 'em. Got 15K on my front andgetting it replaced this week. 12K on my rearand still going...