Rear Tire on Dyna Super Glide Custom

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Sep 10, 2009 | 07:19 PM

#11

sickwithit

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I got about 7,000 miles out of the stock tire. But I didn't check my tire pressure as often as I should.

Sep 10, 2009 | 08:37 PM

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Cyberhawg

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Approaching 8000 miles on both front and rear. Front is still looking good, but the rear will probably need to be replaced in less than 1000 miles or so. I check pressure weekly, but I ride on some rough pavement and unpaved roads. About 75% of my riding is solo.

Sep 11, 2009 | 08:59 AM

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2007fxdc

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Tire pressure is a factor and you should keep it checked. But that definitely wasn't the factor for me as I always keep mine checked and still didn't get the mileage out of the stock tires some others do. I think it's more the roads and the weight on the rear of the bike and maybe some riding style thrown in. I weighed between 240 and 250 during the entire time I was riding on my stock tire and, as I said, the roads for the most part around here, are pretty rough. Fortunately I weigh considerably less now but the roads are still the same. I have about 3k on my SE 180 and still have plenty of tread left to ride but there is also a noticeable amount gone. I'll be surprised if I get anymore than 6k or so out of this tire. I'll still be replacing it with one just like it. I really like the way this tire looks and rides. It's soft so it's nice and sticky and fun to ride on. But that also makes it wear quicker.

Sep 11, 2009 | 09:10 AM

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Mole Rat

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I get about 8,000 miles on my SE 180 rear. I am on my 3rd one. I am considering changing the rear wheel to a 18 5.5 rim so that I run a different brand 180.

Sep 11, 2009 | 10:14 AM

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dope_man_21

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HDDyna2006

up to a 180 tire will fit, i have the SE 180, will go with a cheapo 170 next, i am tired of spending big bucks on tires that don,t last. 7-10K miles or less depends on how hard you ride.

I went with the Pirelli night dragon, in a 180/60/17, the SE180 is also (from what I have heard). I would STAY AWAY from the dunlap D407 (170/60/17) this is the tire that came stock on my bike and I replaced it every 6000 miles (it was properly inflated always).

Sep 11, 2009 | 11:44 AM

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steveoh62

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From: Cary, NC

I got about 6000 miles out of the OEM Dunlop. I changed over to an Avon Storm.

http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/storm-st

I paid $150 at Cycle Gear. A much better tire.

Sep 11, 2009 | 01:33 PM

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Mole Rat

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Originally Posted by dope_man_21

Are the Pirelli Radial?

Sep 11, 2009 | 02:46 PM

#18

Mk1Racer

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I changed the F & R on my WG @ 13,200. I put ~4500 of those miles on, and the p/o said that he had never put tires on it. They were the stock Dunlops and I could have probably gotten another 1000 or so miles out of them, but why push it? Plus, I got a great deal on the Michelin Commanders I went with.