Vulcan Drifter Riders

DISCUSSIONS => General Discussion => Topic started by: Varooom on August 06, 2012, 20:02:06 PM

Title: What tire should I buy?
Post by: Varooom on August 06, 2012, 20:02:06 PM
I've been driving Drifters for 13 years and Dennis Kirk just told me that I couldn't get the stock Dunlops on white wall.  I see all sorts of stuff when I search for 'tires' here but haven't found where the real discussion (like in the old web site design) is happening.  You guys must have determined what's best for tread life and cruising comfort by now.
Please give me some advice on this topic,
Thanks,
Varooom
Title: Re: What tire should I buy?
Post by: Troll on August 06, 2012, 20:42:45 PM
I just switched from Metzeler (after 33 years) to Michelin Commander II. So far, I've only had them on a week, and just got about 500 miles on them, but I'm pretty happy. Smooth, quiet, stable, neutral handling with good turn in. No white walls, however. Last time I had white walls it was Goodyear speedslips on my '78 E-Glide
Title: Re: What tire should I buy?
Post by: KEN. on August 06, 2012, 23:00:47 PM
Goodyears..eh...CRAP, and slippery is the word...I remember when I got my 72 FLH...slipping around an easy corner....Went and got Dunlops K181 the next day....never looked back since...KEN.
Title: Re: What tire should I buy?
Post by: chief on August 07, 2012, 09:30:25 AM
I've used a bunch of them... I have used a couple of sets for Metzlers which worked fine for me.
Title: Re: What tire should I buy?
Post by: Varooom on August 09, 2012, 10:23:11 AM
Thanks guys,
I knew I'd heard Metzler in the past but wasn't up on what is current.  Just ordered them and they're on their way.
Varooom