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Thread: Dunlop American Elite tires
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05-18-2016, 09:53 AM #11Founding Member
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That is correct 407/408 can only be bought through a HD dealership
Originally Posted by EL RUSTO
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05-18-2016, 11:08 PM #12Member
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I pulled the trigger on a new set of American Elites. I only have about 5-6 miles on them so it is a little early to post about my thoughts about them. I will respond when I have some miles on them.
I appreciate everyone who responded to the thread.2009 black street glide, 15,500 miles, stock
2007 black cherry Deuce, 18,500 miles, stock
2017 black street glide special, new
1982 Suzuki GS1100E
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12-18-2016, 09:59 AM #13Prospect
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Just replaced my stock tire,(15) SGS. I have 18,000 miles on it, and would say there was probably another 1500 miles I could've got out of it. But we can't ride in the winter, and I didn't want to chance a flat when we go to Daytona in Feb. My tire guy says, he changes out about 60-70 of these a year, and the Donlop replacements don't last as long. Only about 10,000 miles average on the Am. Elites. I hope he's wrong, cause that's what I put on mine!
1 note; The stock tire which is the 407 has 6 plies. The Am. Elites only have 5
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03-10-2017, 12:05 AM #14Prospect
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I love the American Elite's. Was a fanboy of Metzler ME880's for years because they seemed to last the longest and wear evenly. Switched to the Elites last year on a buddies recommendation and won't look back. Great tire, little sticker than the Metzler but surprisingly didn't wear out any faster.
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03-10-2017, 09:57 AM #15Administrator
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As an "old geezer" I'm not too hard on tires and have found the Dunlops to be sticky and lasting. And as I understand it, they're American made.
2017 FLHXS Velocity Red Sunglow
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03-10-2017, 10:24 AM #16Founding Member
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What's the average mileage out of OEM tires on our SG's? I am at 75?? miles and it doesn't look anywhere near needing a tire, not even half way! Should it last over 10k or more? I ride hard but don't do any burn outs, corner hard, brake hard sometimes landed in the middle of the traffic lights....sliding...with the bike.....LOL!!!!
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03-10-2017, 01:37 PM #17Administrator
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It all depends on your acceleration habits. I suspect with the added torque in the new M8, longevity will go down as people explore their "lead foot". lol
On my 2014, I changed them at 16K+ and they still had lots of rubber left. I took advantage of a slow day after Thanksgiving dealer offer for free labor, 10% off plus a $30 gift card or I would not have changed them then! Personally, I have had excellent results with the OEM Dunlops.
2017 FLHXS Velocity Red Sunglow
Milwaukee Eight 107 l Stage 1 l V&H FP3 Tuner l SE air cleaner l Cobra 909 Slip ons l Stage ll Torque
HD Hard Lowers l 4 Point detach l Low Backrest l ClearView Shield l Fairing wings l Fork deflectors
Custom Dynamic Fr & Rr LED's & Plasma Rods, Halo headlight l CVO seat l Tri-Bar / Brake Taillight
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03-12-2017, 12:21 AM #18Founding Member
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With the stock tire I average 13,500 so far but put an Elite on the rear the last change and the front still has a way to go.
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03-19-2017, 02:16 PM #19Founding Member
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Likewise, I went from the ME880's to the ME888's. Metzeler didnt have 19" front tires for my bike. So I got the American Elites. After a few thousand miles, found out these tires are great. I will stick with these front and back. Originally Posted by jhart94949
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03-20-2017, 07:13 AM #20Senior Member
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I just changed my rear tire , 14 SG right at 15K , I put an American Elite on. I know a guy who has 18K on his AE 2012 SG .
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