New tires for my 2008 RSTD

[Mike from Ohio]

I need new tires for my 2008 RSTD and would like a recommendation as to the best tires that provide a good combination of mileage and handling. Would appreciate it if you would share your experience with new tires for your bike.

 

Thanks,

Mike

[bongobobny]

Hoo Boy, did you ever open a can of worms second only to what brand of oil to use!!

 

I'll start with Dunlop E-3's, wear like iron...

[Mike G in SC]

I have stock size Dunlop E3 on front and Michelin Commander II on rear of my 2006 RSTD and my 2009 RSV.

I have run this combo since the Michelin Commander II came out for the rear but did not have stock size for the front.

I would run MCII front and back but I have tried and don't care for the small front tire.

My first set on the RSV gave me 26K miles front and 22K miles on the rear. I have run for about 5 years and multiple sets on both bikes.

 

But, I second the Dunlop E3's,,, good tires also.

 

Next,,,,,,,

[5 Buck Kanuck]

I run E3's Front and Back on my 07 Venture got 23000 mls still hade some good thread left but would need new ones before to long so got them now. I only run 1 up wife wont ride.

[GeorgeS]

Dunlop E-3's !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! On Rears, I usually get 18K Plus or minus miles out of them

[M61A1MECH]

I ran Dunlop E-3s on my Venture, generally got between 18,000 and 20,000 miles out of a set. Stay away from Metzlers, they tend to chunk out big pieces of tread from time to time, very unnerving when you look at your tire with a 6 x 2 inch section of tread missing and the cords showing in the hole, I was not pleased, fortunately it was already time to change them when that happened.

[vzuden]

E3's front and rear. Jake Wilson usually has the best price

[dave_wells]

I know some people don't like them. I have been running Metzlers in my 06 Tour deluxe for 9 years and 3 on my Venture with total satisfaction.

anywhere from 14000 to 19000 miles outa them

You need to run the proper air in them I run 41 in the rear 38 up front . every time I bring them in for replacements The shop guys comment on how well worn they are.

Most of the time riding 2 up and I pull a trailer

I recently switch to the Avon Cobra on my venture to try something different. The Avon cobra has a 15000 mile warranty . They handle nice also

 

That's my 2 cents

[BigLenny]

I know some people don't like them. I have been running Metzlers in my 06 Tour deluxe for 9 years and 3 on my Venture with total satisfaction.

anywhere from 14000 to 19000 miles outa them

You need to run the proper air in them I run 41 in the rear 38 up front . every time I bring them in for replacements The shop guys comment on how well worn they are.

Most of the time riding 2 up and I pull a trailer

I recently switch to the Avon Cobra on my venture to try something different. The Avon cobra has a 15000 mile warranty . They handle nice also

 

That's my 2 cents

 

Glad you said that Dave. I've been running Metzlers for 8 years on my 07 RSTD, and have had great success with both performance and longevity. I had one set a long time ago that started cupping on the edges after about 10000 miles, but that was before I figured out the correct air pressure I should run in them.

[Mike from Ohio]

Thanks to all of you for your great advice on the tires.

Mike