Dunlop American Elite - Page 2

kerrymurf · 04-29-2018, 11:30 AM

I got 19000 out of my last Am elite on my 1700 nomad! They handle so well and are well worth the extra cost! Double the life of the Dunlop 404's I used to run for just a little more $

Ponitail · 06-21-2018, 05:35 PM

I am needing to purchase a rear tire for my 2013 voyager. I've been running the Metzeler 888's since the factory Bridgestones. The mileage has varied quite a bit on the rear tire. The current rear tire has 10,300 miles and will probably match the tread wear indicator by 11,000. I had a previous 888 that went 15,000 but started to peel and was showing the belt. The Dunlop American Elites look like really good tires. My Metzeler rear tire is currently a 180/65-16 as they don't seem to make one the same size as the original. As I'm looking at the Dunlops, I don't see a front tire available in the same size as the original, so I was wondering what size tires you guys are putting on the front?

mrt · 06-21-2018, 08:50 PM

I have a little over 1000 miles on mine so far and really like them. No more wobble at 40mph. Front is MT90B16, rear is 180/65B16.

Ponitail · 06-22-2018, 09:18 AM

mrt, thanks for the info on the front tire

Peg · 06-22-2018, 07:07 PM

As far as I know... MT90 is the same as 130/90?

**smokier** · 06-23-2018, 07:27 AM

Peg, you are correct, basically the same size.
https://www.steelthundercc.com/tiresizes.html

Ride safe,

Ponitail · 06-23-2018, 08:57 AM

Decided to pull the trigger on the Dunlop American Elite. Decided to order both tires so they'll match. According to UPS they'll be here on monday so hopefully next weekend I can get them on.

FloatMe · 05-04-2019, 06:00 PM

What size American Elite are you running on the back of your Voysger?

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Originally Posted by mike07nad

Ok - Let me add in here. I have run the American Elite on both my 2012 and 2014 Voyager. I have tried the Commander II's, Metzler 888, OEM Stones, Car Tire, many variations of each.

Bottom line for me - American Elites are what I'm gonna stick with. As far as compared to the Michelins - I had just a wisker of side slip in the rain with the Commander II. Not so with the Dunlop American Elite.

I also liked the Metzler 888 (I was an 880 fan for my 1600 Nomad) but like the American Elite just a little better -

Hope that helps
Mike - 100,000+ Voyager Miles (2009,2013,2014)

mrt · 05-05-2019, 08:26 PM

180/65B-16. B is for bias.

04-29-2018, 11:30 AM	#16
kerrymurf Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Platte, Nebraska Posts: 50	I got 19000 out of my last Am elite on my 1700 nomad! They handle so well and are well worth the extra cost! Double the life of the Dunlop 404's I used to run for just a little more $ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-21-2018, 08:50 PM	#18
mrt Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Cannon Falls, Minnesota Posts: 127	I have a little over 1000 miles on mine so far and really like them. No more wobble at 40mph. Front is MT90B16, rear is 180/65B16. __________________ 2012 Voyager (graystone/black) Ivan's ECU flash K & N air filter Racnray's throttle mod Kuryakyn trunk rack Kuryakyn longhorn offset hiway pegs Grasshopper riders back rest
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06-22-2018, 07:07 PM	#20
Peg Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Coast, North Island, New Zealand Posts: 1,375	As far as I know... MT90 is the same as 130/90? __________________ Nothing screams poor workmanship like wrinkles in the duct tape '02 1500 blonde Nomad (Sold) '97 800 burgundy Classic (Sold) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-23-2018, 07:27 AM	#21
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	Peg, you are correct, basically the same size. https://www.steelthundercc.com/tiresizes.html Ride safe, __________________ You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!" 2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella" Brides Ride: 2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby" Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750 VROC # 10967 \| VBA # 3115
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05-05-2019, 08:26 PM	#24
mrt Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Cannon Falls, Minnesota Posts: 127	180/65B-16. B is for bias. __________________ 2012 Voyager (graystone/black) Ivan's ECU flash K & N air filter Racnray's throttle mod Kuryakyn trunk rack Kuryakyn longhorn offset hiway pegs Grasshopper riders back rest Last edited by mrt; 05-06-2019 at 11:51 AM.
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06-21-2018, 05:35 PM	#17
Ponitail Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 150	I am needing to purchase a rear tire for my 2013 voyager. I've been running the Metzeler 888's since the factory Bridgestones. The mileage has varied quite a bit on the rear tire. The current rear tire has 10,300 miles and will probably match the tread wear indicator by 11,000. I had a previous 888 that went 15,000 but started to peel and was showing the belt. The Dunlop American Elites look like really good tires. My Metzeler rear tire is currently a 180/65-16 as they don't seem to make one the same size as the original. As I'm looking at the Dunlops, I don't see a front tire available in the same size as the original, so I was wondering what size tires you guys are putting on the front?
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06-22-2018, 09:18 AM	#19
Ponitail Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 150	mrt, thanks for the info on the front tire
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06-23-2018, 08:57 AM	#22
Ponitail Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 150	Decided to pull the trigger on the Dunlop American Elite. Decided to order both tires so they'll match. According to UPS they'll be here on monday so hopefully next weekend I can get them on.
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