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I switched rear tires at 31,520 dry rotted in the tread face dunflop OEM . Front Michelin front I have over 15,000 now with 5/32" tread left. This most likely last season for it.
Vintage 09' Vivid Black, Boyesen X force intake, DK Customs DIY external breather, PV tuner, Mighty Mite love Jugs,Titanium Wrapped Header pipe, Khrome Werks 2+2 Wide Sweepers, DK 2" tank lift deluxe, Air Deflectors, Rear Bumper, Fender Chrome trim, Kuri. Rear lights, 9" LRS recurve flat top wind screen, LED headlight and spots, Hubcaps rear wheels
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The oem Dunlop 402 front tire on my 2020 TG is going to need replacement before long. Got just shy of 9k and by 10k it'll need replacement before riding season gets into full swing. I know many like the Avon and I had it on my 2018 TG and considering it but also looking at other Dunlop versions and they are very confusing to me.
Dunlop has the American Elite, the Elite 3 and also the Elite 4. Not sure of the pros and cons of these and wonder if anyone has experience with these models.
Jerry, when on 2( a long time ago) I had the Elite tires & they were very good. Not sure now with all the 3,4, &747, lol
I liked the Avon so well I had dealer take off the 16 (as it only had 4500 on it) & put on the 20. Also switched the Goodyear rears. I now have another 9500 on the 20 & that Avon still looks good . Have to gauge it before the long trip.
2020 TriGlide Tahitian Teal aka (Hawaiian Hussy). Avon frt & Comfortred rear tires. ProAction frt & rear susp. RZ seat. DK floorboard extension & rear axle retainer kit with EBS, HD pull -back bars. Custom Dynamics front turn signals & Vent grill. All ,HD "Edge Cut " accessories.
Bill
2010 Tri-glide, Red Hot Sunglo
R I P MANDY
2020 TriGlide Tahitian Teal aka (Hawaiian Hussy). Avon frt & Comfortred rear tires. ProAction frt & rear susp. RZ seat. DK floorboard extension & rear axle retainer kit with EBS, HD pull -back bars. Custom Dynamics front turn signals & Vent grill. All ,HD "Edge Cut " accessories.
If you go with American Elite, I would go with the rear tire instead of the front tire. I have 3000 miles on my American Elite front tire and it doesn't look like it will last another 3000 miles. I am going to change it out before I go my 5000 mile tour ride in May. I will probably go back to the Avon Trike Tire. Got good wear out of that tire.
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What ever tires you decide to go with just change them out ever five years and use them as trailer tires...Miss Mysterious just got new rubber when she traded in the black enforcers for shiny chrome ones...that girl is such a chrome whore....
Miss Mysterious...
2015 Mysterious Red Tri Glide...
Vance&Hines head pipe w/Rhinehart slipons...Slipstream Collection...DK Lift...11" Clearview w/ recurve...HD chrome Enforcers w/Goodyear Triple Tread Assurance...just a touch of chrome & LEDs...
I had a bent wheel on the rear , I had a set of new take off's ,painted them to somewhat match my pvd coated front wheel, I put 215/70/15 Ironman I Move Gen 2 Tires on . What a difference in ride , cornering , and the gear ratio 75mph 3000 rpm , got to watch the speedo now you kinda used to riding by the engine noise look down you being doing 80 - 85 mph little better mpg . Got caught in the rain on I 90, 70 mph they were great .
Just had an American Elite front installed & they have a $20 rebate also.
2020 TriGlide Tahitian Teal aka (Hawaiian Hussy). Avon frt & Comfortred rear tires. ProAction frt & rear susp. RZ seat. DK floorboard extension & rear axle retainer kit with EBS, HD pull -back bars. Custom Dynamics front turn signals & Vent grill. All ,HD "Edge Cut " accessories.
Vintage 09' Vivid Black, Boyesen X force intake, DK Customs DIY external breather, PV tuner, Mighty Mite love Jugs,Titanium Wrapped Header pipe, Khrome Werks 2+2 Wide Sweepers, DK 2" tank lift deluxe, Air Deflectors, Rear Bumper, Fender Chrome trim, Kuri. Rear lights, 9" LRS recurve flat top wind screen, LED headlight and spots, Hubcaps rear wheels
Nice to get a little more weight on the front wheel what a difference it makes. Our 09' was in need of maintenance so I upgraded springs and valves from Pro Action. These sure ended the nose dives, but we are working to eliminate the occasional noise from the springs or valves for some reason. Congratulations glad you went with taller tires. There is room for 75 series but you would need more power than my stock 103 has. Ride safe Fred
Vintage 09' Vivid Black, Boyesen X force intake, DK Customs DIY external breather, PV tuner, Mighty Mite love Jugs,Titanium Wrapped Header pipe, Khrome Werks 2+2 Wide Sweepers, DK 2" tank lift deluxe, Air Deflectors, Rear Bumper, Fender Chrome trim, Kuri. Rear lights, 9" LRS recurve flat top wind screen, LED headlight and spots, Hubcaps rear wheels