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Old 06-20-2019, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by robbie52
I ride hard when in the mountains and 80 on the interstate, so if you consider that to ride like an old man, then i guess i qualify. I put a lot of highway miles on my Limited and have always gotten good mileage on the stock Dunlops and the American Elites.
Musta been some special tires or pavement you were riding on. never heard of that kinda milage.
 
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Old 06-20-2019, 02:50 PM
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Riding twisties a lot can actually increase your mileage since you are riding less miles on the center of the tire & your rear tire won't square off like it does just riding the super slab. Contrary to most peoples belief, riding with max or a little higher are pressure will increase your tire life, the tire flexes less & runs cooler, the hotter the tire the softer the rubber compound gets & the more it will wear. It might not ride as smoothly, but it will get better mileage.
 
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Old 06-20-2019, 07:11 PM
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Stock tires on 2017 Limited which just turned 18 k miles last weekend on a 1700 mile ride.

They look GREAT and the rear is not cupping last previous I had. I keep the tire pressure to the top.

I actually had a BMW rider at a gas stop tell me there is no way they are stock tires. I figure another 2 k or so and I'll change them just for safety.

About 95% of my riding is two up and 65% interstate and the rest two lanes including the Blue Ridge Parkway,
 
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