I called a place to put on a new rear tire and asked what brand of tire is on now and I said dunlops but they said the rear tire had to match the front tire so I had to get dunlops ,but they are expensive
They do try to get you to buy the same brand. Also Motorcycles are the last tires to still ne made radial and non-radial. Find a type of tire that works for you, and remember tires dramatically affect handling. You know if you want a long wearing tire, then you will give up a fair amount of traction. Right? Best for wear and that sort thing touring bike tires, these are design to take a big load a long way. Sport bike tires are gluttons for traction. The tire that fits my bike is the Bridgestone BattleAx 21. A fairly nice sport tourer tire. Rarely do you get an opportunity to change both tires at once, without wasting mileage on good rubber. Oh and if you prefer to run tubes make sure it is designed for tube installation, or that your rims can be used on a tubeless tire.
Sometimes you can mix brands BUT NOT OFTEN and you need to be somewhat of a tire expert. Front and rear tires are engineered differently as, believe it or not, they do different things. simply, one pushes and the other pulls. Beyond that the TREAD that is selected for the tires use is MATCHED front to rear. It's more than just the same brand. it's the same type of tire from that brand. You don't put an Avon Venom on the rear and a Metzler MME on the front. And you don't even put 2 Avons on the bike that don't match. A reputable tire guy is most interested in safety (he's liable) than making money. if he wanted money he'd talk you into changing both tires for Metzler or Michelin. Dunlops are not that expensive. Do NOT mix and match. and for you idiots putting car tires on the rear. STOP!
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