The best tires I've ever used has been Metzeler. I've used Dunlop, Perellli, Avon, Bridgestone...by far the best has been Metzeler.

They hold like a dream in the rain they're smooth as cream on the dry roads and stand up awesome to the kind of long mileage rides I'm used to.

I will never, if I can help it, use any other brand tires again.

 

Ran the michelins on my 05 Fatboy, put about 5,000 miles on them before I sold bike. The dealer started selling them when I replaced tires and asked me if I would try them ( 1st one at dealer ) and loved them. They showed little wear in the rear with the 5,000 miles. Would buy them again.

 

I'm about ready for a rear tire and have considered changing both out to the Commanders. I used to run Metzlers on the dirt bikes because they were the best but I have not used them on a street bike. I really don't have a problem with the Dunlops but I have not run anything else yet. Good information here...let's hear from more experienced folks...

 

i just put a set on my lowrider...i too had a problem getting the bead to seat..i used two ratchet tie downs around the rear and two tied together end to end on the front.once i figured that out i won't hesitate to get another set...they seem to be riding very well...after the bead seated i let them sit for a few mins,let the air out and then put in some dyna beads to balance the tires....i also am sold on them..the tires aired right up like they were supposed to...