Mike from Ohio Posted May 2, 2016 Share #1 Posted May 2, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted May 2, 2016 Share #2 Posted May 2, 2016 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G in SC Posted May 2, 2016 Share #3 Posted May 2, 2016 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,,,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 Buck Kanuck Posted May 2, 2016 Share #4 Posted May 2, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeS Posted May 2, 2016 Share #5 Posted May 2, 2016 Dunlop E-3's !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! On Rears, I usually get 18K Plus or minus miles out of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M61A1MECH Posted May 2, 2016 Share #6 Posted May 2, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vzuden Posted May 3, 2016 Share #7 Posted May 3, 2016 E3's front and rear. Jake Wilson usually has the best price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_wells Posted May 3, 2016 Share #8 Posted May 3, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigLenny Posted May 3, 2016 Share #9 Posted May 3, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike from Ohio Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share #10 Posted May 4, 2016 Thanks to all of you for your great advice on the tires. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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