I think I need a rear tire
Road Captain
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From: Fenton, MO
I have yet to get more than 6000 miles out of the last 2 Dunlops I've had without center being bald. Nothing wrong with my bike either and I don't do burnouts. Probably trying Michelin next.
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I suppose there could be other factors, but you have now heard my $.02
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From: Ohio
Not sure what tires you are running but the new dual compound tires typically get 15k miles and more... When I had my 2003 Road King Classic with Dunlop 402s lucky to get 5k miles... Of course 402s were not dual compound...
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From: Jackson, TN
Good lord. I am one of the lucky ones. I went over 16,000 miles last weekend and I still have a couple thousand left on the original tires. I check pressures at least weekly and run 40 psi rear/38 psi front. Just over 7,000 of the miles were two up, loaded down heavily on the Grand Canyon trip and a trip to the East Coast to visit family. I am very happy with the originals. I just priced an American Elite rear tire today at the local indy out the door for 125 less than the dealership. I figure the American Elite should be close enough and I don't need HD on the side of the tire.
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Road Captain
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From: pittsburgh
I took the bike out to the dealership. They basically laughed and said the most *anyone* should expect to get on a limited was 6k miles. They said my 9500 miles was *way* past expected life. "In my 33 years of experience, I've never seen anyone get 10k miles out of a tire"
And my front tire was down to 3/32 so that should be replaced too.
Oh and they only stock Dunlops. If I want anything else they would order them for me but I should expect that it would take 5 business days to be delivered... So I guess I'm going to stay with Dunlops. I think someone said they're american made so at least they have that going for them.
And my front tire was down to 3/32 so that should be replaced too.
Oh and they only stock Dunlops. If I want anything else they would order them for me but I should expect that it would take 5 business days to be delivered... So I guess I'm going to stay with Dunlops. I think someone said they're american made so at least they have that going for them.
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From: Ohio
I took the bike out to the dealership. They basically laughed and said the most *anyone* should expect to get on a limited was 6k miles. They said my 9500 miles was *way* past expected life. "In my 33 years of experience, I've never seen anyone get 10k miles out of a tire"
And my from tire was down to 3/32 so that should be replaced too.
Oh and they only stock Dunlops. If I want anything else they would order them for me but I should expect that it would take 5 business days to be delivered... So I guess I'm going to stay with Dunlops. I think someone said they're american made so at least they have that going for them.
And my from tire was down to 3/32 so that should be replaced too.
Oh and they only stock Dunlops. If I want anything else they would order them for me but I should expect that it would take 5 business days to be delivered... So I guess I'm going to stay with Dunlops. I think someone said they're american made so at least they have that going for them.
