With Spring at the doorstep, my Ultra needs new tires. Considering the Dunlops American elites or the Metzler Me888 ultra. Can anyone give some feedback on these tires? I thought about the Avon Cobras but after reading some posts here I'm a little nervous. Any feedback would be helpful in making my decision. TY.

 

Why is that?

 

hbsoldier3, Guys posting they had sidewall separation. I had a set on my 06 Wing and loved them.I can't understand why they were having issues.. Wrong tire for the bike or improper inflation.

 

I put them on 2500 miles so far, best tire yet. Had the A/E's and CII's prior, cannot answer for the 888's. It all depends on how one rides that should determine which brand one goes with. For myself, 90% of my riding is in the canyons. I am not the guy who says I got 25,000 miles on my last set.

 

 

Love my American Elites! Second set here and no going back. The dual compound rubber wears better than most others.

 

I have a 2008 ultra I switch to American Elites from the D-402 and love the A E

 

I've got Avon tyres on three bikes and have used them on my Harleys since the 1970s - never had problems. Great tyres! There is indeed a recent thread where a member has had problems, but there are many of us who love 'em.

 

All tire manufacturers at on point or another will have someone with a problem of some kind. It’s inevitable...
Avon is a top notch company. I am sure if you had a problem and you had bought them from a reputable vendor they would stand behind it.

 

Buy a top brand on sale and it'll be about as good as any other.

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