which brand of rear motorcycle tire holds up the best for a cruiser?
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.
I've had good service out of Avon Venom. Dunlop E3 is also a good tire.
