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| Currently have Dunlop E3 tires on my 2013 Vision and am due for new tires. Dunlops have served me well from a mileage standpoint, but after about 6,000 miles they started making a whining noise when turning at above 40 mph. Looking to see if anyone has experience with other brands that perform well and get away from the whining noise. |
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New Bohemia, VA | All I'll say is that will some consider the whine an annoyance I hear it as a song. As much as I've read about the different brands of tires, service, all-weather traction and longevity, I find the E3 the perfect fit. I've ridden in all kinds of weather and conditions and rarely find myself giving in to anything because of the tires. I've got the new compound E3 on the rear and the front was changed about the same time. It's looking like I'll get close to the same service from the rear as I have from the front, around 20,000 miles, so when it's time I'll change them together to E3s once again. |
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Monrovia, Ca | Bridgestone's have been good to me. |
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Jasper, MO | Bridgestones did not sing the Dunlop song and rode and handled very well. Life was a bit less than the Dunlops. I'm running Shinkos now. So far, I like them. Can't tell you the lifespan yet.
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| dbennett - 2014-06-14 9:40 AM Currently have Dunlop E3 tires on my 2013 Vision and am due for new tires. Dunlops have served me well from a mileage standpoint, but after about 6,000 miles they started making a whining noise when turning at above 40 mph. Looking to see if anyone has experience with other brands that perform well and get away from the whining noise. Most E3's will make more a buzz saw sound. Does your whining sound go away when you pull in the clutch? If so your belt is out of alignment |
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| I am running the Avon Cobras. Really do like the way they handle and to this point no howl or wine. There is almost 5600 miles on them now. I think they will last another 4,000 to 5000 more. I put dyna beads in them after I got them installed, and check the pressure every time I ride. |
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Peru, IN | The new(er) MT (multi compound) E3s are worlds better than the original, single compound E3s. I have an MT E3 on the rear of my '12 and it's wearing well with none of the cupping the original E3 had (at the same pressure). I have a couple thousand miles left on my original E3 front tire. It will be replaced with an MT E3. If I bring my front wheel into the dealership, I can get the new tire mounted for less than $200. If it's as good as the MT rear, it'll be money well spent. |
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Moncks Corner, SC United States | I just passed 10000 miles on the original set. ( I know, big deal) And my E3's look almost new. Very happy with the longevity. I will stick with them. |
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Vineland, NJ United States | how do you know if the E3s are the multi-compound? Is their something in the number or on side of tire that indicates that? |
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Vineland, NJ United States | how do you know if the E3s are the multi-compound? Is their something in the number or on side of tire that indicates that? |
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New Bohemia, VA | I think a simple internet search will provide this answer. I don't recall at the moment but I have the new MT-E3 and they are much better than the other old version. That says a lot since I never had issues with the old version, it's refreshing to have something truly new and improved. I meant to check for cupping, which is actually scalloping, not cupping, but forgot However, when I look at the tire it looks like it is well rounded. The other thing to note is that the new compound does not sing like the older compound did and the ride is different, for the better. |
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New Orleans, La, | Don't have any experience with the new E3's. I can comment on Avon Crobras as the best rain tyre ever and good for 20K on my bike. The Bridgestones were good at everything and exceptional at nothing got 18K out of them. Currently on Shikos. Not as confidence inspiring as the Cobras but getting 23K+ out of a set. It all depends on what you value most and how well you maintainthe proper air preasure. Cobras most expensive followed by the E3s, Stones, and lastly the Shinkos. |
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Peru, IN | V92SC - 2014-06-16 4:58 PM It all depends on what you value most and how well you maintainthe proper air preasure. Cobras most expensive followed by the E3s, Stones, and lastly the Shinkos. Personally, I value traction the most but I couldn't afford to change out expensive tires 2 or 3 times per riding season just for that. The E3s aren't perfect but if I can get close to 20k miles out of them with good traction for less than $550/set, that's well worth it to me. |
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Central Illinois | varyder - 2014-06-16 7:29 AM I think a simple internet search will provide this answer. I don't recall at the moment but I have the new MT-E3 and they are much better than the other old version. That says a lot since I never had issues with the old version, it's refreshing to have something truly new and improved. I meant to check for cupping, which is actually scalloping, not cupping, but forgot However, when I look at the tire it looks like it is well rounded. The other thing to note is that the new compound does not sing like the older compound did and the ride is different, for the better. No singing? How do you know when to start monitoring for end of life? |
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The Great Northwet | I've run E3's, Metzeler 880's, and Stones, on the 4 vics I've had over the years. Now on original E3's on the '13 Vision....have never gotten more than 11,000 on a rear but I do ride a bit 2 up and a trailer (checking air pressure once a week)....don't know how anyone gets 18-20,00....goin darkside on the rear and Stones front in a couple months. |
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Marietta, GA | A stupid question, but are the folks who are getting 20k, using miles or KM? (20,000 km = 12,000 miles). |
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New Bohemia, VA | Oldman47 - 2014-06-16 11:53 PM No singing? How do you know when to start monitoring for end of life? I usually wait until someone says "holy cow, you need to get a new tire, dude!!" |
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