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[Joec410]

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?

[Joec410]

Also, I no longer have the breakout, I have a 2015 CVO Streetglide.

[skratch]

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.

[JCZ]

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. 

[J.D.]

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.

[Kcoop]

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

[Yellow09SERG]

Have to agree with the other posts on the Elites. 2up 99% of the time and no problems