Mine still has the original Dunlop up front with about60% tread at 12,500 milesand a replacement Dunlop OEM out back. I am happy with the grip of both, but I am gonna find a 90/90-21 in some brand with a similar tread design to mount up front. Want a little more rubber up front for better cornering balance.

 

Not to hijack here, but are any of you familiar with these motorcycle tires withharder center tread and softer side tread? The idea is to get better wear, yet still give good handling. If so, does anyone make them in common sizes for Harleys? I guess I could research it, but I figured some of you may know.

 

Got about 22K out of both the OEMand the Dunlop E3 on the front and 12-13 with OEM rear tire. After the 2nd OEM rear tire, I switched to Avon, got10K with it, and replaced it with anotherAvon. I like the combination of the E3 on the front and Avon Venom X in the back.

 

If you got 30k out of your front tire I wouldn't change brands. I got 8.5k out of my first rear and I am at 15k now and getting close to needing a front tire and a rear. Imay get to 16k before needing to change both of them.

If you are getting 30k out of a front tire you really need to start using your front brake, it has 70% greater stopping power.

 

You're not supposed to run them till they're bald !!!

Seriously though, if you're concerned about getting the most mileage and you got that out of your original Dunlop. You have no reason to change.

 

I've always been a Metz fan. I seem to get about the same wear, but better traction. I think traction is a bit more important anyhow.

If you really want some distance on a tire.... Put a z-rated car tire on the rear. Handles very well and can get about 80k miles!

 

CAUTION... BEWARE of the Brazilian Metzlers... size and composition not as described!!!

 

Swaped mine to metzlers and love them the handle great wet or dry and will use them again...