I am about to buy a new set of tires for my 2003 - Sportster 1200 found a set ( Bridgestone Spitfire S-11 cost $158.00 for pair ) are these good tires ? or what would be the best tire to put on my bike ? need something that last 8000+ miles and up.Thanks,
Bridgestone makes some good tires these days, but you're looking at bottom-of-the-line models. Go for Metzelers. They have an excellent combination of handling, grip and wear characteristics. You shouldn't have any problem with 8,000 miles from the front, but that's a lot of miles to ask from a rear tire on a 1200 Sportster. Harleys are not particularly easy on rear tires, both because of the power pulses of a V-twin and the rearward weight bias of cruisers. You might get it if you're ALWAYS easy on the gas, but what fun would that be?
Bridgestone Spitfire Motorcycle Tires
stock 07 softail classic, got 10k from the back Dunlop. Fellow rider recommended Metzler for replacement. have 6k on and looking really good, found it to be a better handling tire. Suggest Mezler for your Sporty. Got mine at Wheelworks in Garden Grove, CA. Cycle Gear another source.
I would be cautious of cheap tires ,my sportster came with Dunlop's and when it came time to replace I went with the Metzler M880 Marathon's they were a better tire in all riding conditions over the Dunlop's ,currently I have Avon Venoms on it and thats all I put on my bike anymore I found them to be a lot better then the Metzlers, both of these brands will give you around 8,000 miles on a set ,however the Dunlops will give you around 12,000 miles I just didn't like how they handled in the rain compared to the Avons and the Metzler's which handle a lot better
