Tire Choice
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#12
I only got 7k out of my Dunlop 591, Put Avon Storm 2 on which I liked looked wider than the Dunlop picked up a screw at 7500, would have went another 1k easy.. I put a Commander II on now, it run narrow but not as bad as a Metzler... If the Michelin mileage hods up as stated, I'll stick with it, tired of changing a rear tire once a year..
#14
I call BS on this, the Dunlop GT 502 is a wider and stickier alternative to the stock Dunlop and it's a wider 180 than the Pirelli.The only problem I have with them is I don't like the way the front wears so I'm trying a 401 in the front with my 502 in the rear.Here's a shot of the GT502 on the back of mine sorry it's not a close up but you can see how it fills up the fender.
The night Dragon is a bit thinner, but I only have a 1/4" clearance on each side between tire and fender.
Makes you wonder why Harley is moving towards Michelin. I despised the Dunlops and would never waste a dime on them. JMHO
#15
Guys don't forget metzlers. I have bout 2,500 miles on my Metz and no sign of an serious wear and I ride hard. My rear is at 46 and front 21' is at 42.
I've done lots of research before getting my tires and I got great feedback bout Metzler tire wear. I would recommend'em.
I've done lots of research before getting my tires and I got great feedback bout Metzler tire wear. I would recommend'em.
The OP asked about the Night Dragon though.
I bought the Night Dragons because I could not get a Metzler or Avon in bias front and rear. Believe me, I too did a lot of research,
From other posts here, a lot of the riders are liking the Michelin's as well.
I had too many close calls with the Dunlops. From getting caught in grooves in the road and being pulled into opposing traffic to losing the back end due to running out of tire and not sticking to the road.
I ride hard and like the cornering of the Night Dragons. I have lots of confidence in them and will buy another set when I wear these ones out.
Every one has an opinion and experience with a brand of tire of their choice. It all comes down to how you ride, how deep are your pockets, and what are you looking for in a tire.
If you are serious about the Night Dragons, search the forum for threads on them.
By the way, Pirelli owns Metzler.
#16
Have been using the Pirelli Night Dragons (front & rear) since last fall - very responsive tire on my FXDC. Got maybe 6000 miles and still plenty of tread (though I made an error on rear shock adjustment and now have a cut on them from bottoming out). Definitely feel the difference from the stock Dunlops. Using stock spoke wheels (with tube) but wanted to use the 180 rear and not all mfgrs have that specific sizing. MC Superstore is running a promotion on them. The attached pic is what I paid last fall (just for your reference). Good luck in your choice.
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