Tires seem to be one of the items where personal choice and riding style comes into play. I have used Dunlap, Perelli, Avon and Metzler tires over the years. My person preference for my style of riding is the Metzler, it may not be the best tire on the market but it seems to consistently perform in all of the weather conditions we have here in California. I will admit that I have not used the new dual tread Dunlap (does not come in the size required for my bike) but many here have and seem to have good results. I also find availability on the road to be an issue, waiting for someone to ship the correct make and size tire for my bike seems to be a real inconvenience when traveling. It would seem that with the quality of tires on the market today, that you could choose any of the major manufacturers and not be unhappy with the results. And even if you are think that in a few thousand miles you can make the decision all over again..