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Author Message   Kaudette Posted on Saturday, July 03, 2004 - 01:35 pm:        I know this is a bit "off-Buell" topic however a buddy of mine in looking to upgrade the rubber on his 1200S and his dealer only "knows" the OEM tires. Anyone out there have a better option for some stickier rubber for a 1200 sportster? It's a 2001 model so still running the 130 rear. Thanks in advance!   Outrider Posted on Saturday, July 03, 2004 - 09:29 pm:        I don't know what is currently available, but I used to run Metzler's high performance cruiser tires on my spoked cruisers and they were fantastic in the tight stuff as well as the highways.   Unibear12r Posted on Sunday, July 04, 2004 - 02:25 am:        When the 1200S first came out in 95 (as a 96) some motormag tested it with different tires/wheels to see just how far they could push the bikes handling. If I remember right they were quite impressed when they switched to 18 in. rims front & rear. Harley never gave the bike a chance by keeping it styled like a little Dyna. On both the 18s & the stock rims they gave Metzlers very high marks and thought not so well of Dunlops. Sounds like things haven't changed much.   Lovematt Posted on Sunday, July 04, 2004 - 09:32 am:        I suggest Metzlers too...on the Fat Boy I had those on there and several buddies with a Sportster, Dyna, and Road King preferred them since they felt better in both dry and wet weather. They are also a good quality tire all the way around. Michelins are good too and would suggest these over the Dunlops as well.   1320 Posted on Sunday, July 04, 2004 - 10:13 am:        The Avon AM23 Sprint Compound gets very high marks for stiction on a stock 16in. wheel..not sure for wear ability.   Kaudette Posted on Sunday, July 04, 2004 - 01:15 pm:        Thanks guys. He's running stock rims so this makes it a bit more complicated in terms of rubber options - was looking at the 18" rims but too pricey over here.   Timbo Posted on Sunday, July 04, 2004 - 04:42 pm:        The V rated BT-45's from Bridgestone work very well. I had these on my '98 1200S and they are very confidence inspiring, with good grip. Very predictable tires with decent wear. Worlds better than the stock Dunlops, and I know more than one person who would recommend them over anything else, myself included. It's been a couple years, but they should still be available. Timbo

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