In searching the forum, I have found that there are lots of questions about specific tires on here, but no really good comparisons.
I need new tires so I would like to compile data on all the different tires y'all have run.
I have a stock 2013 Dyna Wide Glide with factory Dunlop tires that need replacing after only 5500 miles. I expect to put close to 15k miles per year on her. Also, I am not happy with a few close calls I have had with them feeling less than steady. I commute on a pretty ugly part of the I405 about 30 miles each way, (2 construction zones and a butt ugly section of horrible engineering). I usually run about 70-80 mpg when on the fwy with a clear lane. "Typically" I can run between 45-55 during rush hour.

Can you tell me:
1. What tire(s) you prefer
2. How many miles you average per tire
3. Your riding style and your typical road conditions

thanks all and wishing you all a happy an upright 2014!

Cheers!

 

On my 2004 Road Kings using the factory Dunlops the replacement for the rear was between 8-9 thousand miles. I replaced the front every other rear.
I am currently running Michelin Commanders and have 7k or so on them and they appear not half worn yet, this is the rear as the front looks barely worn at all.

I ride halfway aggressive in corners and am fairly light on the throttle plus the current bike is basically a stock 88 incher so rapid wear from power is a non issue.

 

On my Superglide a Michelin Scorcher and a Dunlop K591 combined got me about 15,000 miles. I've heard good reports on the Michelin Commander II & plan to try it next. I usually run about 20 over on corners. With a max speed limit of 65mph in Oregon I dont spend much time cruising over 75

 

I got a stock Road King so the comparison to your Dyna with skinny front tire is mute. I got 51K on my first front tire and I got 52K on the present one. Yes it needs replacing. I average around 16K on my rear tires.
I have heard that Dyna's are brutal on tires. I run Dunlops.

 

Thanks! thats great info.

From what I've read, those Commanders and Comander II's seem pretty good, but they aren't made in my size

 

Brutal doesnt come close... 5800 miles and I am showing the wear strip!

I commute about 15k miles a year, looks like I'm buying at least 2 sets a year. But I am definitely going to back off a little on the right grip.

 

Was running stock Dunlops on my Road King about 14k on rear 26 on front. Switched to Metzlers last fall. Wanted better traction in the wet. So far good at 4500.

 

I run the stock Dunlaps on my 2004 Road King Classic. Tried Michelin 808 High Mileage tires and was disappointed. Had to change the rear at 5K and front at 10K. With the Dunlaps I average 14K on the rear and 24K on the front. After 85,000 on the bike I stick with Dunlaps. No control issues wet or dry roads. Where you live makes a difference. Mix designs for bituminous pavement are different and weather conditions (heat in the blacktop) does make a difference. I live in Pennsylvania.
I also have a 2013 Road Glide but only 1200 miles on it. Needless to say the jury is out on tire wear.

 

I've been riding for almost 50 years and have had more different brands that I can mention. The Dunlop's that came on my 2009 FLHTCU are probably the best all around tires I've ran and the mileage and durability have been EXCELLENT

 

My tires did great in all weather, so no complaint there. BUT they only lasted 15,000 miles, which sucked. But then, my engine capped out at 16,000, so I wasn't too surprised.