Dunlop American Elite tires

**HwyRider** · 05-27-2015, 09:34 PM

What sizes is everyone running on these? I don't see the rear size in their chart.

cactusjack · 05-28-2015, 08:05 AM

That's what I have on my bike. They are decent tires.

Ken Vega · 05-28-2015, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by HwyRider

What sizes is everyone running on these? I don't see the rear size in their chart.

Most are using 180 65 16 if the manufacturer does not uave stock size rears. It will fit no problem. That is what I am going with in either the Metzeler 888s or the Michelin Commander 2s when my stock tires take a dump.

dabull · 05-28-2015, 12:27 PM

Currently running the same tires at MT 90-16, and 185/65-16....like them so far with (3K miles).....

**HwyRider** · 05-28-2015, 12:50 PM

The mechanic talked me in to Michelin Commander II tires. Paid for them today and they'll be put on June 14th.

dshelly · 05-28-2015, 01:23 PM

Running the Commander II's on my Nomad. So far so good, tons of tread on the rear compared to the Dunlops I had..

ndbigfish · 05-28-2015, 02:23 PM

Currently running Commander IIs. Have about 7,000 on the set. Used to get 11k to 13k on a set of tires on the Nomad; got the least mileage out of Avon tires. I ride a lot of chip sealed road that really wears out tires. Only complaint on the Commanders is traction. They are slick and seem to break loose easily when hard accelerating or in wet conditions. I have to ride cautious in the rain.

**HwyRider** · 05-28-2015, 03:46 PM

Had to look up what a chip sealed road was. Those things suck.

**Top Cat** · 05-28-2015, 05:29 PM

[QUOTE=HwyRider;627619]The mechanic talked me in to Michelin Commander II tires. Paid for them today and they'll be put on June 14th.[/QUOTE

17 day wait to get them put on, must be a busy shop.

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Originally Posted by ndbigfish

Only complaint on the Commanders is traction. They are slick and seem to break loose easily when hard accelerating or in wet conditions. I have to ride cautious in the rain.

I just put a Commander II on my Nomad, now I have to be paranoid in the rain

Never had a traction problem with wet roads running Cobras.

**HwyRider** · 05-28-2015, 06:17 PM

All of the shops in the Boston area are back logged right now. Everyones trying to get their bikes done for the state safety inspection that expires at the end of the month and for bike week at Laconia.

Allen S · 05-28-2015, 07:39 PM

I like the pirelli night dragons, good traction and wear.

ndbigfish · 05-29-2015, 06:13 PM

Don't worry Tim the roads are really slick in Texas due to the materials used. Just remember there is less sipes on the Commander II, creating more smooth surfaces. I think the tire is harder which equates to longer mileage. I think it is going to be a better tire than most of the Dunlops, Bridgstones, Metzlers or Avons I've tried.

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05-28-2015, 12:50 PM	#5
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	The mechanic talked me in to Michelin Commander II tires. Paid for them today and they'll be put on June 14th. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-28-2015, 01:23 PM	#6
dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	Running the Commander II's on my Nomad. So far so good, tons of tread on the rear compared to the Dunlops I had.. __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395
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05-28-2015, 02:23 PM	#7
ndbigfish Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 1,162	Currently running Commander IIs. Have about 7,000 on the set. Used to get 11k to 13k on a set of tires on the Nomad; got the least mileage out of Avon tires. I ride a lot of chip sealed road that really wears out tires. Only complaint on the Commanders is traction. They are slick and seem to break loose easily when hard accelerating or in wet conditions. I have to ride cautious in the rain. __________________ Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13
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05-28-2015, 12:27 PM	#4
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Currently running the same tires at MT 90-16, and 185/65-16....like them so far with (3K miles).....
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05-28-2015, 03:46 PM	#8
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	Had to look up what a chip sealed road was. Those things suck. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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05-28-2015, 06:17 PM	#10
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	All of the shops in the Boston area are back logged right now. Everyones trying to get their bikes done for the state safety inspection that expires at the end of the month and for bike week at Laconia. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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05-28-2015, 07:39 PM	#11
Allen S Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 78	I like the pirelli night dragons, good traction and wear.
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05-29-2015, 06:13 PM	#12
ndbigfish Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 1,162	Don't worry Tim the roads are really slick in Texas due to the materials used. Just remember there is less sipes on the Commander II, creating more smooth surfaces. I think the tire is harder which equates to longer mileage. I think it is going to be a better tire than most of the Dunlops, Bridgstones, Metzlers or Avons I've tried. __________________ Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13
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