Choosing the Right Tire for your Harley-Davidson
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ต.ค. 2024
- Learn the different aspects of your Motorcycle Tires including fitment, longevity, compound, and speed rating. Nick Culver of Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson goes into the details on picking the right tire for your Harley.
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Hey Guys, Try watching the video in 4k! Nick filmed this video in 4k. Let us know if you like the higher resolution. Let us know if you notice a difference even at 1080p. The video should be running at a higher bit rate.
Matt Laidlaw on the iPhone XR looks great on a Retina display I pad looks even better
Can't tell any difference 4k vs 1080 on my computer screen but I don't have a 4k display. I think the video quality of even the 1080 looks exceptionally crisp and clean but that may be due to your recording equipment.
Great Video!
Threw the video up on my 4K tv and resolution was quite apparently high but hard call if it is in 4k.. I believe TH-cam automatically scales down 4k uploads to 1080 or even720p.. my phone says it is 1080p60frames.. good job and I am due to buy tires soon..
2160p60 doesn't run very smoothly, but less yes.
It's nice that you guys are making more ownership related videos recently instead of bike reviews. Great vid.
Good info. Background music is a bit noisy.
music is a little loud for the video. But very informative!
Since I commute 130 miles daily . I switched from Dunlap elites to the commander 2s. 👍 talk about higher milage. 10k on them now and they look new. I am very aggressive on tires and need longer change times.. great vid
Wow! Great video. I can see that the video has been shot more or less like a ‘single take’ video. No cuts!! Nick is truly a talented guy. Far better than many TV anchors in talking! Great job Nick. Nice info.
Video resolution is good, will know its benefit in outdoor videos. Thanks Matt for bringing in such videos other than bike reviews. Much appreciated.
I only ride factory Harley-Davidson / Dunlop brand. They last the longest for me due to the thicker wear design in the center area. 😎🇺🇸
Same here they last
Yea, you can't go wrong with the H-D Tires. I have run Metzlers before and they were good too. I typically run the H-D Stuff because, as Nick said, my riding habits are in-line with what the H-D tires are designed for.
Yup, same here. Stock Street Glide tires work for me.
Matt Laidlaw : exactly Matt! They feel the best and last the longest 🤙😎🇺🇸
The HD mounted Michelins have been outstanding, albeit I could have used a little more grip on the side.
Video quality is great! Awesome job! Great tire info👍
Another great video with excellent information. One tip - change the music - try The Outlaws - Ghost Rides in the Sky - and play a little quieter. Thanks.
Great video Matt! My only suggestion would be to lower the music by a couple decibels. I found myself really having to focus to listen
Wow!!! Go easy on the music volume!!! Overpowering the speaker.
Sorry man
Good video and quality is great.
Tires are the only thing between you and the road, my life is worth more then $500....4/10 their gone, pressure I find is the key to performance and mileage, brands for me right now it’s been Metzlers. Tire tech lady 20 years has improved so much
Great video. More tech makes for better and safer riders.Like the old saying goes "Where the rubber meets the road"! The contact patch is about the size of a pack of cigarettes, not very big. Make checking your tire pressure a monthly habit and take a look at your tires before your ride. Additional important information, if you change tire compound your NEED TO CHANGE BOTH TIRES! You should also change tires as a set. Yes it's expensive, but! A shot of all of the information on the sidewall of the tire would have been helpful. There is a date of manufacture that should be looked at. Cheaply priced tires might not be the deal you think they are. Thanks Nick & Matt, you're doing a job the Motor Company should be doing.
Very informative. Would like more tech videos as this one was great.
Great vid Nick, this is the first I’ve heard about dual compound tires. I’ll give that a consideration on my upcoming swap. Also the resolution in 1080 is great. 👍
You should definitely check them out Kenneth! Thanks for watching!
i hope you will do some riding gear video's in the future. The 4K is the way to go, looks great.
Thanks Nick..Good to know 👍🏻
Thanks Nick for all the info thanks for the video Matt take care
I have 17 FXDLS. Scorchers run about 5500 miles for me. I ride canyons often and backcountry roads where it's bumpy. Today's first time learning about multi compound and thinking i will ditch Michelin Scorcher for something else. I looked at Revzilla there are about 8 options. I'm thinking about Metzeler Cruisetec vs Dunlop Roadsmart 3 vs Dunlop American Elite. What would you recommend best for canyon riding?
I love your info videos, but the generic background guitar loops are really annoying. I'm just about due for new tires, so this one is especially timely.
I appreciate the feed back. Sometimes we get carried away with the music.
What brand and model tire would you recommend for performance? I don't ride long distances, just looking for the best performance. Harley Street Bob.
Im searching for the same anser...
@1roussel I think I will be going with Pirelli Night Dragons. Its a great performance tire.
I was thinking about the avon cobra chrome, but i think ill give a try to metzeler cruisertec.. lot of great reviews from performance bagger guys on these metzeler
@@1roussel avon cobra is nice, but Pirelli has good reputation and makes GREAT tires.
I Will take a look at the pirelli you are talking about!
Great and informative video!
Attaboy Nick. Keep up the good work
cool video thanks for clarifying some doubts
Great info! 🙌. But either Nick should talk a little louder or play the music with a little less volume 😉.
Nick good info. I run OEM Dunlop’s on my 18 Ultra but dual compound on my 01 sporty and will on my 19 FLHT because I love to shred on those bikes
Is there anyway you can do a Harley Alphabet soup video Matt, if you haven't already done so. It would be interesting to see how Harley comes up with bike designations.
Not a big fan of the multi compounds.They can wear funny, but besides, most aren't getting over that far on the tire on a cruiser anyway. And if they are, they probably want the good rubber across the tire. If you're going to be riding fast, there's nothing more critical than your ability to brake. That takes a ton more grip than going around a corner at street speeds.
A guy at work once asked me to check out his bike as he thought he was feeling some vibration in the front end. He'd brag about his tires getting 15k miles. I didn't think of that when I hit his front brake to see if maybe the steering bearings were loose. What broke loose was his front tire and nearly my bowels.
I'm willing to sacrifice longentivity for performance. I also carry a travel roll of Charmin on demo rides now.
I never noticed any odd wear on any of the prirellis I've run on my sport bikes, despite them being dual compounds, and I got great mileage from them considering how sticky they were.
The cruistecs I featured in this video are only dual compound in the rear so brake performance is only slightly impacted as the front tire is a single soft compound.
@@TH3G0ODGUY Yeah, they're probably getting better at blending the compounds as they come together now. I had an FJR when they first became all the rage and that bike always had a raised center and a scoop toward the sides on the front tire. That bike was hell on front tires. It could destroy just about any front tire easily within 5k miles.
I would love to see you do some tire reviews.
Can anyone answer me this, why does Harley put radial tires on the rear and bias tires on the front on many of there bikes? Will putting radial on the front compromise the handling? I do like the direction your going with the informational videos, nice!
The 4K looks nice!
Good vidéo but music to load it’s difficult to concentrate on the subject
I'll tone it down next time, sorry, its tough to get it right where it sounds appropriate on every device!
@@TH3G0ODGUY you did a great informative video
@nick would the Dunlop Roadsmart 4 GT fit on a 22 Road Glide ST? I have them on my 20 BMW GSA1250 and they are more sporty than Michelin Road 6!
Great video! Thanks.
I have one question about tire pressure. Do I have to add more air when I ride wirh a passenger? It is not mentioned in the manual. I have a Road glide.
Great. Video. When you did the belt deflection did you feel the belt was to loose by going by the H-D 1/16 inch belt deflection spec. This changed from the 1/8 inch spec.
Good information... my question is can i go 160/60/17 to 180/60/17 on street bob 2017?
I also have a new softail lowrider. I ride the Smokey Mountains a lot and commute to work. What brand dual compound you go with. Also I know the difference between radial and bias in how they are made but what about wear and handling.
Hey Nick, why does the Breakout have a bias belted tire up front when the rear tire is a radial. Everything I ever heard about tires told me never to mix radial's with bias belted tires. So why is this? WHY?
Great topic!
Music is too loud, but video is informative.
Hi Nick
I have a 2015 883 superlow. Have the stock tyres till date, replaced once. What's the best config recommended to increase the ride height without disturbing the suspension setup?
Cool video thanks
I had one of those bad days yesterday. Went down on my little learner bike because a lyft driver made an illegal lane change and hit me.
Anyways, High Mileage tires are what I want for my future harley, so I wanted to get a set of Commander II's, but they don't make a 160/60 front for the fat boy.
Scorcher 2's are the stock though, I dunno how long they last.
Michelin Commanders are hands down the best mc tires ive owned across multiple bikes. Metzler would be 2d. ive tried Dunlops 2x and regretted it each time. Dunlops chased every tar snake, painted line, e.t.c.
I am curious on which tires should I choose since I dont put many miles on my HD S Glide and mostly riding straight exploring paths, so I want tires that can last over time, perhaps 6 to 7 years😁
Michelin tires last the most i think.
was looking at a dunlop d404 for and iron 883 stock sizes curious on thoughts i hear they arent recommended for harleys but its loading seemed fine to a iron 883 and me being 190 curious on any suggestions that arent burning a hole in my wallet but i mainly ride curvy country roads some highway use but im newer to all this so wanna make a good infromed choice
A video on how to wash a motorcycle would be great.
Sensors, changing from an OE size tire could it affect the ABS sensor??
Which is the best tire?
I just bought and mounted Michelin Commander II for my Dyna. First time owner of these. Ive read some reviews of their grip not being stellar but the longevity is pretty solid. The majority of my riding, because im from Illinois, is a lot of straight-line riding. Recently just made it out to the twisties and found that the grip, even in cooler weather(55°), they seemed to have a pretty nice feel.. but I wasnt pushing the limits of my riding ability. Should I he hesitant to push these tires and drag peg?
Did you find out? Lol i have the scorchers and wondering if these have better grip than the commander 2
@@Cheaps928 I've pushed it and they seem totally fine. Just make sure they are warm of course.
What are some recommendations for dual compound tyres?
I just put metzler cruistecs on my bike, so far they are nice, bit I only have 100 miles on em hahahha
Nick Culver definitely interested in those. Sound great on paper.
Personally we as motorcycle if you are being ripped off by tire manufacturers don't care what can you end up with high price low mileage
Nick tire age is important!!! So many guys buy tires on eBay and their already 1-2 years old .... here tires past 5 years old wont pass a safety required to register a used vehicle!
Good point Aggie!
I only buy them from a dealer like Iike i said their the only thing between you and the road and you only have 2 of them
Does anyone care that we lost Arlen Ness a few days ago?? RIP
Thanks ;-)
Music too loud
sorry, ill turn it down a bit on the next one
Turn the music down so we can hear you talking
Extended warranty covers Dunlop tires, which I took overlapping Harley 2 year warranty,
Stop the music, Please. What tire is the dual compound? Now I'm having to sit through the whole thing again.
Thanks nick for your information. Need your advice for which Tyre should I use or stick to HD types. My riding style is curved mountain roads, and a bit of high way cruising. Please have a look on Facebook HOG lebanon chapter account. You will be amazed of what's going on here. Thanks God bless. P.s. have a 48, upgrading to a lowrider s soon.
what percentage of foreign parts are applied to these American Bikes? 60% - 70?
Most estimates I've read put them at 70-80 percent American made components. They are then assembled in York. That's in line with the cars that contain the highest percentage of American parts.
... but the service from the HD dealers is 100% genuine. I’ve had issues on the road and HD has gone well beyond what I expected as fair service.
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Nick drop the volume of the music distracts from your commentary
Music made me leave
Nice video except for the annoying background concert. Why does everyone think there should be guitar as background music while talking? If there is no voice work then maybe add music.
I’m glad Nick Laidlaw has taken over the channel now
I am glad to help put out more content but Matt IS this channel. My stuff never replaces his, it just supplements it so we can deliver more videos.
Mario LEGO .… Nick is only a normal, regular size human. To qualify as an official Laidlaw, you have to come in at a minimum of nine feet tall :))
Dealer network in USA second to none. Extended warranty and an A or a dealer like Laidlaws has to be the best of any anything on the road.
Annoying music in the background
Why do you have the music overwhelming the information? Not interested in a music video.
The foreground music is annoying.
Metzeler. Welcome.
The music is ridiculous and annoying
Lose the back ground music
Background music is so annoying
Nice video, just terrible editing... somebody should remind the person who did the editing that this is not a music video, we want to hear what the guy has to say
Harley tires suck......9000 miles.......
I hear catchy music I expect to see Andrew dancing, unsubbed unfollowed and reported for abuse
Haha. If I get Andrew dancing again will you come back?
Resubbed and refollowed just in case Andrew busts some more sick moves