tire longevity
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 116
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From: Frederick, CO
I replaced the rear stock dunlop at 13.5k, still had a little wear left but I was going to the 105th and didn't want to have any problems. My buddy has over 15k on his Night Train but the rubber has completely worn through in places. My front tire is still in good shape, it should last until I change the rear again.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 135
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From: South Jersey
looks like i'll be buying one at the end of this season. i got 5200 miles on her right now and can see the outline of a "flattened" area on the rear. sucks. but, on the flipside, it does give me a reason to invest in chrome rims!!
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Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 521
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From: Port Richey, Florida
Huey 408, mabee at 5-10MPH, I am on my 4th rear at 22000 miles. Just installed my new rear 2600 miles ago, went with a Shinko 200/50/17 Radial in hopes of better wear, if not at least it handles better than the OEM DUNFLOP.
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: South of Dallas Area, Texas
I got about 12,000 on my first rear tire. The front is now at about 17,000 and will be replaced before next season, maybe even this summer.
30,000 on a rear? I dont think so.
MikeM
30,000 on a rear? I dont think so.
MikeM