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Sand Rock, AL United States | I just mounted this piece of crap rear Dunlop E3 July 20th 2015 and I already had to replace it Saturday! Oh wait, that was 15,775 miles ago and many of those miles two up. Great service from the only American made motorcycle tire. Dunlop Elite 3?s rock! Imagine what I could get if I wasn't so busy/lazy and actually checked my tire pressure between changes.  |
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Cruiser
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Victoria Tx, TX United States | My 1st set 15k front, 17k rear. When I put on my 2nd set I also installed centramatics.. So we will soon learn |
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Sand Rock, AL United States | I've never heard of getting less miles on the front. I get 24K on the front E3 consistently |
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Pittsburgh, PA | i wish they didnt like to "sing" to me ...(cupping) even the newer version is cupping... the MT version. |
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Sand Rock, AL United States | mine have been mute since the new version, they don't sing or cup |
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Puddle Jumper
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| I get 20 to 21 K riding two up on E3. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 77
Bainville, & Mesa, AZ, MT | I average around 17K on a set, the front is almost always in worse shape than the rear. For some reason the front gets worn into a V-shape with more tread in the center than on the sides. Could be the way I ride... |
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Visionary
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Sand Rock, AL United States | They have that new harder compound strip in the middle. My front does that too but there are a lot more miles in it even after the strip is protruded , at least there are more miles for me. |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 10
| dunlops are known for long wear, my preferred pirelli night dragons are known for traction, wet or dry + overall great handling, your choice for sure! tyres do one or the other or something between, better tyres are safer as well!! |
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Pittsburgh, PA | I have the newer E3. It's actually not new as it came out a few years ago.. it's the E3 MT...I tried it as I needed a tires 600 miles from home .. I was excited to hear about a longer wearing tire.. I made sure to have 40 psi in it.. and it already started to cup "slightly" at 1500 miles. I only noticed I when i was cleaning the bike... I was hoping this E3 MT would be the savior ... but I have my doubts. This upcoming year if the E3 gets noisy like the last one did, then I'm going back to the good year assurance fuel max tire, 175/60-16 |
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New Bohemia, VA | I find the new E3s to be quieter, to the point I miss the sound of the old E3s. The "cupping" to me is a scallop, but never has given me any concern or angst about safety or longevity. The E3s continue to be more than adequate for my needs and application. |
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Tourer
Posts: 341
West Salem, WI United States | Anyone with the Centramatics balancers, did you replace the rotor bolts or lock-tite them? I have mine sitting on the bench and want to install them before the spring riding season! |
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Austin, IN United States | I reused mine, plus also used blue lock-tite. Have been using Centramatics on an 07 Vegas and 08 Vision for 2 years. Love the ride on both bikes |
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Tourer
Posts: 341
West Salem, WI United States | Awesome, I'm hoping it helps me the feel on the Avon Cobras I've got on the bike... |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 880
Orlando, FL | Since the Night Dragons are not made in our recommended size, are you running the 180/70R16? And is the bigger tire causing any issue? Thanks! |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 880
Orlando, FL | Since the Night Dragons are not made in our recommended size, are you running the 180/70R16? And is the bigger tire causing any issue? Thanks! |
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Piece of crap E3's!