This thread interests me. I have a 2012 HD Electra Glide and the tires need to be replaced for this season. I am temped to replace them with the stock tires (Dunlops) as I am a new rider and don't want to switch things up too much. The only concern is rain.
The tough one about HD touring tires is, for every person that praises a given tire, there will be another that will show something negative.
The reality is, there are a huge number of touring HD out there, no matter what the brand, they will all have reports of new replacements that went bad for one reason or another.
Elite 4s are common and many ride in terrible conditions and have decent traction. Wear is always variable but, I’m not aware of any clear cut brand that outlasts everyone else.
A fella will complain about chewing through rear tires but, you observe how they ride and notice they only use the rear brake.
The irony of complaining they need to replace a rear tire makes me chuckle.
Avon Cobras stick well and might be on the pricy side and might be a little harder to find. Those that ride with them, swear by them. But I never hear anyone brag about how many miles they get out of them.
The other common touring tires for HD are Commander II and ME 888.
Personally, it’s what ever is on sale for me but, I don’t have a touring bike. Just most of my riding buddies.
So take that for what it’s worth. Good luck!
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