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Tires replacement.

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Need new front and rear tires . Do not like the Michelin commander series tires . They suck on California roads . What’s my options? Would like to get some input from R18B brothers.
 
Star-Lord said:
Try searching "Metzeler", I remember folks writing about them on the forum...
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With all the issues of cupping and premature wear on Indian’s OEM application of the Metzeler Cruisetecs, I’d personally avoid the brand.
When my tires are ready to be replaced I’m going to try the Avon Cobras.
 
MilwDave said:
With all the issues of cupping and premature wear on Indian’s OEM application of the Metzeler Cruisetecs, I’d personally avoid the brand.
When my tires are ready to be replaced I’m going to try the Avon Cobras.
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The Avon AV72 has a lower load rating. Something to consider if you ride two up often. Also, seemed to be a puncture magnet for me when I ran it on my Victory. I got rid of it long before it was worn out.
 
johndeeredr said:
Need new front and rear tires . Do not like the Michelin commander series tires . They suck on California roads . What’s my options? Would like to get some input from R18B brothers.
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I have the Bridgestone Battlecruise H50 and they handle very well and are also quiet. I have done 6593mls and so far they are still looking like new.
Would love to get a white wall version when the time comes but I don’t see them out there.
 
RhoXS said:
The Avon AV72 has a lower load rating. Something to consider if you ride two up often. Also, seemed to be a puncture magnet for me when I ran it on my Victory. I got rid of it long before it was worn out.
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I have a bobber so I’m the only load they have to carry.
I ran Avon tires exclusively on my Yamahas for nearly 25 years and had great luck with them.
On my Indians I run Dunlops.
 
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