How many miles should I get on my stock tires?
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You are going to get answers all over the board...from 6000 to 16000 out of the rear tire
The three main variables are-
1. Riding style
2. Maintaining proper air pressure
3. Condition of the road surfaces you ride on
I have never gotten over 8500 out of my rear tire and 20000 out of my front.
I maintain proper air pressure
Ride somewhat aggressively (using front brake far more than rear)
Ride on a lot of poor road surfaces
The three main variables are-
1. Riding style
2. Maintaining proper air pressure
3. Condition of the road surfaces you ride on
I have never gotten over 8500 out of my rear tire and 20000 out of my front.
I maintain proper air pressure
Ride somewhat aggressively (using front brake far more than rear)
Ride on a lot of poor road surfaces
Last edited by DK Custom; 10-19-2011 at 11:14 PM.
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My 2011 Limited has 18,500 on the tires and the rear will probably go another 2,000 or 3,000. The front is approx 50% worn. A lot of folks would have replaced at least the rear by now, but I run them until they're gone (1/32 or less).
I'll typically run around 10 MPH over the limit on long rides. On my last road trip of 9,000 miles I'd say my average cruising speed when on the Interstates was 80 - 85 MPH.
These 407s/408s are the longest wearing tires I've ever had by a longshot.
I'll typically run around 10 MPH over the limit on long rides. On my last road trip of 9,000 miles I'd say my average cruising speed when on the Interstates was 80 - 85 MPH.
These 407s/408s are the longest wearing tires I've ever had by a longshot.
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You will get lots of different answers because tire longevity depends on many factors.
I replaced my rear D407 at 12,000 miles and it had 2/32 left. I could have put another 1,500 miles on it if I had to but I felt it wasn't worth taking the risk.
We ride duo all the time and the roads in PA are tough on tires.
I replaced my rear D407 at 12,000 miles and it had 2/32 left. I could have put another 1,500 miles on it if I had to but I felt it wasn't worth taking the risk.
We ride duo all the time and the roads in PA are tough on tires.