Define crappy tire? Any tire I stick on the Harley is going to ride in a straight line at 55mph just fine. The Dunlops I have now lasted 20+k miles, so I don't see how the qualify as crappy? I had no problems with my Dunlops, never lost traction, and never took a shit in a turn. Plus, why not support an American company vs. a foreign company if given the chance. I don't live in Japan, so I don't really care about their economy.