How many miles before you NEEDED new tires?
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From: Austin, Texas
Right, varies on the tire, the bike, the rider, the roads, etc.
My first set: 11,000 on the front, 16,000 on the rear. The second front tire is already doing much better than the first, I think the first tire was not up to snuff.
My first set: 11,000 on the front, 16,000 on the rear. The second front tire is already doing much better than the first, I think the first tire was not up to snuff.
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From: Lake County FL
It probably does vary depending on riding style and road conditions - NY has horrible roads.. I put just under 12000 on my rear tire on the Street Glide and the front tire is still the original and in good shape with 17000 miles on the clock.
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I ride 2 up almost 100% of the time. My rear tire lasted me 9,000 miles.
I have since filled it up a little higher and am hoping for better results this time.
I have since filled it up a little higher and am hoping for better results this time.
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From: Honah Lee
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Original owner put 4 sets on in 25K I have 16K on the last ones he put on when I got the bike now at 40K. Rear will probably not pass inspection next summer.
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From: S.C.
I don't ride excessively hard - on my RoadKing, with OEM tires, I average about 7K to 8K until the tire is in bad shape, basically bald (and I do mean bald). With Metzlers on the RoadKing I only get about 5K to 6K out of the rear. Front tire seems to go about 12K to 14K regardless of brand.
On my Street Bob the SE rear tires is close to being in need of replacement with close to 6K on it. Front is OK.
On the Sporty I have Metzlers with close to 6K on them and they are only about 1/2 worn.
Have never been able to get close to 10K or more out of my tires.
On my Street Bob the SE rear tires is close to being in need of replacement with close to 6K on it. Front is OK.
On the Sporty I have Metzlers with close to 6K on them and they are only about 1/2 worn.
Have never been able to get close to 10K or more out of my tires.
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From: pottsville,pa
Rear I only average about 5000 and the front I change at 15000 no matter how much tread is left. It depends on alot of different factors, rider, road conditions, air pressure, brand of tire and compound choice. Motor work becomes a big factor also, high torque will definitely put a beating on tread life.