Dunlop AE2 Tires

The American Legend: Dunlop American Elite (AE2) Tires for V-Twins

When it comes to heavy-duty touring and cruiser motorcycles, the tire is the most critical link between your machine and the pavement. The Dunlop American Elite (AE2) series is the only line of high-performance tires designed, tested, and manufactured in the United States specifically for Harley-Davidson, Indian, and Victory motorcycles. Building on Dunlop’s decades of experience as the original equipment provider for American V-Twins, the AE2 represents the pinnacle of aftermarket tire technology. It is engineered to handle the immense weight of modern baggers while providing the nimble handling of a much lighter machine. Whether you are piloting a 900-pound Ultra Limited or a customized Indian Chief, the AE2 is designed to deliver a confidence-inspiring ride from the first mile to the last, regardless of the road conditions or the load you are carrying.

Multi-Tread (MT) Technology: Mileage Without Compromise

The standout feature of the Dunlop AE2 rear tire is its Multi-Tread (MT) construction. This advanced engineering technique utilizes a long-wearing, high-mileage compound in the center of the tire to resist “squaring off” during long highway hauls. This is flanked by high-grip lateral compounds on each shoulder, providing race-inspired traction when the bike is leaned over in a corner. This dual-compound approach solves the age-old dilemma of choosing between a tire that lasts and a tire that sticks. For the touring rider, this means you can enjoy the stability of a touring tire on the interstate and the aggressive grip of a performance tire when you reach the twisties. The AE2 ensures that your Street Glide or Road Glide maintains its profile longer, resulting in predictable handling throughout the entire life of the tire.

All-Weather Performance and Enhanced Stability

Riding an American V-Twin often means facing unpredictable weather, and the AE2 is built to handle it all. The tread pattern is specifically designed to evacuate water quickly, reducing the risk of hydroplaning and providing a massive contact patch on wet asphalt.

• Enhanced Sidewall Construction: Engineered to provide the stiffness required for heavy touring bikes, reducing “tire squirm” under heavy acceleration or braking.
• Quiet Ride Technology: The tread grooves are tuned to minimize road noise, ensuring a quieter cockpit and better audio clarity from your bike’s sound system.
• Comprehensive Fitment: Available in a vast array of sizes and sidewall styles, including Blackwall, Narrow White Stripe (NWS), and Wide White Wall (WWW) to match any custom look.
• USA Made: The only motorcycle tire line designed and produced in America, ensuring the highest standards of quality control and local engineering expertise.

Why Choose Dunlop AE2 for Your V-Twin?

Choosing the Dunlop American Elite (AE2) is an investment in your safety and your riding enjoyment. While generic tires may fit your rims, they are rarely tuned to the unique weight distribution and torque curves of a large-displacement American cruiser. The AE2 is the result of thousands of hours of testing on American roads, ensuring it can handle the heat of a desert highway and the dampness of a coastal mountain pass. You will notice an immediate improvement in turn-in response and a reduction in the effort required to hold a line through a curve. By choosing the AE2, you are joining a community of riders who refuse to compromise on grip or longevity. Experience the road as it was meant to be felt—stable, secure, and limitless. Upgrade to the Dunlop American Elite and find out why it remains the most trusted name in V-Twin performance tires.

Dunlop American Elite 2 Tires

The AE2 tires, building on the success of the American Elite series, introduce an updated design and compound for better mileage and improved performance in wet conditions. With the innovative Multi-Tread™ technology, these tires feature a durable compound at the center for extended life and specialized lateral-grip compounds for exceptional handling and grip. An optimized tread pattern enhances wear properties and mileage, while updated compounds in both front and rear tires improve resistance to wear and increase performance on wet roads. The sturdy cut-breaker construction in both front and rear tires ensures they can withstand the demands of both modern and classic v-twin, cruiser, and touring motorcycles.

Features:

• Optimized tread pattern
• Updated compound formula for improved wear resistance and wet-weather performance
• Multi-Tread technology – long-wearing compound in the center of the rear tread flanked by lateral-grip compounds
• Cut-breaker construction provides robust casing to handle weights and torques of most v-twin, cruiser and touring motorcycles

Notes:

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