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CVO Technical => Wheels/Tires/Suspension/Brakes => Topic started by: Joec410 on February 27, 2017, 03:33:29 PM
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I am looking for suggestions and opinions on what type of tire to get. My stock tire needs replaced and I am unsure what I want to get. I want a tire that has good traction and corners well, but is also good for 2 up riding. What tire is everyone running?
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Also, I no longer have the breakout, I have a 2015 CVO Streetglide.
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I'm pretty pleased with the Dunlop American elite. much cheaper than the stocker, and so far with 10,000 miles on it, no sign of cupping, and plenty of tread left. though, I do have to say I did get 20k out of the stock tire as well. the ae has the same load rating as the stocker, but I have no personal experience with riding two up. no problems with riding in the rain.
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If you're wanting better traction and cornering you'll need to go to a softer compound like Metzler. However, the trade off for a softer compound rubber is that you'll get less mileage out of it.
I ride with the stock OEM whens I riding with the boys in the twisties or riding two up and loaded for the long haul ride. It has served me well and it has great traction for a heavy bagger. It ain't broke so I don't have to fix it. :2vrolijk_21:
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I went with Michelins this last time and really like them overall. Seem to be wearing well and evenly. Good combination of performance and mileage. I don't push them hard nor ride in the rain very often though.
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I have tried various tires over the years and found I like the American Elite the best. Good traction, cornering, good wear charactoristicts, reasonable cost. Most of my riding is done two up and I get ~ 16k on the rear tire
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Have to agree with the other posts on the Elites. 2up 99% of the time and no problems