Dunlop American Elite Tires

mnbk · 11-30-2014, 09:25 AM

Has anyone gone from the Commander IIs to these. I have had good luck with the Michelins but always looking to improve handling and tire life.

cactusjack · 11-30-2014, 10:07 AM

I'm running the American Elites on my bike. My Harley handles great with them, but that's the bike they were designed for. I have about 8,000 miles on them and they still have plenty of tread left. I would expect to get 16,000+ miles out of the set.

smokey · 11-30-2014, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mnbk

Has anyone gone from the Commander IIs to these. I have had good luck with the Michelins but always looking to improve handling and tire life.

Yep, love it so far. Hopefully they wear better than the 12000kms I got out of the commander II

kerrymurf · 12-01-2014, 10:32 AM

Got 14,000 miles on mine and only half worn. Handling is greatly improved also. Won't mount anything else now! The extra price is worth it. 1700 Nomad

redjay · 12-01-2014, 12:34 PM

Got 14,000 on mine. Elites or Michelins ?

kerrymurf · 12-01-2014, 05:19 PM

Dunlop E 3's

doctorgski · 12-02-2014, 09:33 AM

I put two of them on my 2011 Voyager. Got 23,000 miles out of each of them. On my 2012 Nomad I have a Commander II that I have about 15,000 miles on but it doesn't look like it will get to the 23,000 mark like the American Elites did. When its gone, I'll go back to the American Elite.

dshelly · 12-02-2014, 09:51 AM

Coooool ,,, a tire thread..

With Harley tires ,.. maybe it will ride like a Harley.

Boscoe · 12-02-2014, 03:38 PM

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With Harley tires ,.. maybe it will ride like a Harley.

Hope not!

doctorgski · 12-03-2014, 09:52 AM

As far as I know the Dunlop American Elite only comes in a rear tire. The Elite III is a different tire but it does come in a front and rear. The American Elite is a Dual Compound tire (hard in the middle, soft on the outer edges) for longer life and good handling.

tonik · 12-03-2014, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by doctorgski

As far as I know the Dunlop American Elite only comes in a rear tire. The Elite III is a different tire but it does come in a front and rear. The American Elite is a Dual Compound tire (hard in the middle, soft on the outer edges) for longer life and good handling.

There is a second generation American Elite now, front and rear.

http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/info...merican-elite/

cactusjack · 12-03-2014, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dshelly

Coooool ,,, a tire thread..

With Harley tires ,.. maybe it will ride like a Harley.

...you should be so lucky!

doctorgski · 12-05-2014, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by tonik

There is a second generation American Elite now, front and rear.

http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/info...merican-elite/

Thanks for the info, that's good to know!

dabull · 12-16-2014, 01:32 PM

E3 Gen2 sizes?? Thinking of putting these on 12 Voyager...

dabull · 12-20-2014, 02:36 PM

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E3 Gen2 sizes?? Thinking of putting these on 12 Voyager...

Is the front tire MT90B16? Specs show Voyagers have 3.50' rim... the Dunlop page shows this tire good for a 3.0' rim??

Back Tire I'm assuming at 180/65-B16...Specs show the Voyager has a 4.5' rim,,, Dunlop recommends this tire for a 5.0' rim....

So, is this compatible and safe?

Appreciate the help.....

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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I'm running the American Elites on my bike. My Harley handles great with them, but that's the bike they were designed for. I have about 8,000 miles on them and they still have plenty of tread left. I would expect to get 16,000+ miles out of the set. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,935	Got 14,000 on mine. Elites or Michelins ? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	Coooool ,,, a tire thread.. With Harley tires ,.. maybe it will ride like a Harley. __________________ 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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12-01-2014, 10:32 AM	#4
kerrymurf Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Platte, Nebraska Posts: 50	Got 14,000 miles on mine and only half worn. Handling is greatly improved also. Won't mount anything else now! The extra price is worth it. 1700 Nomad
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12-01-2014, 05:19 PM	#6
kerrymurf Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Platte, Nebraska Posts: 50	Dunlop E 3's
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12-02-2014, 09:33 AM	#7
doctorgski Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ft Myers FL Most of the time Posts: 218	I put two of them on my 2011 Voyager. Got 23,000 miles out of each of them. On my 2012 Nomad I have a Commander II that I have about 15,000 miles on but it doesn't look like it will get to the 23,000 mark like the American Elites did. When its gone, I'll go back to the American Elite.
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12-03-2014, 09:52 AM	#10
doctorgski Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ft Myers FL Most of the time Posts: 218	As far as I know the Dunlop American Elite only comes in a rear tire. The Elite III is a different tire but it does come in a front and rear. The American Elite is a Dual Compound tire (hard in the middle, soft on the outer edges) for longer life and good handling.
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12-16-2014, 01:32 PM	#14
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	E3 Gen2 sizes?? Thinking of putting these on 12 Voyager...
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