I have michellins on my 2012 dyna street bob. I need a new rear tire. can I run a different make tire other the rear other than a michellin and still run the front michellin.

 

Short answer, yes.

Long answer:

Some will say yes, others will say no. Manufacturers typically recommend replacing full (matched) sets together for legal (and sales) reasons. People have been running mis-matched sets of tires on their bikes since the first tire wore out, and for much of motorcycling history, there was precious little in the way of specifically "matched" sets of motorcycle tires. Of course, there was a lot less litigation in those days, so maybe we're living in an enlightened age now...?

Bias ply and radials are even purposely mixed on occasion--not that I have any opinion on that--just aware that it's part of the answer to your question.

Heck, some people even run car tires on the rear, which kind of remind me of the old Harley rear tires from years ago.

FWIW, I've got 5 bikes, and change all my own tires. I have both matching sets and mis-matched sets in the stable most of the time.

All the best, and good luck!

Shane

 

Yes.
Some brands/tread patterns play together better than others, though.
I ran a Commander II rear with a Dunlop front for a season with no issues, but when I put the matching front on, there was a VERY noticable difference in how the bike handled.

 

I love Dunlop Elite 3's, won't put anything else on my scoot.