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tk353 08-27-2010 11:55 AM

Tire mileage brand
 
There seems to be a lot of question as to mileage and brand. There are so many sizes and that makes a difference. I would like to do this for a few tires but just 3 sizes and brands but feel free to post your experience along with size and brand.

DyNaBoB 08-27-2010 12:41 PM

I dont go for mileage, i go for prformance, and the mets 210 50 17, works the best for me, wet or dry conditions and i will pay for it,....another note by buddies running perelli, night dragons and they seem good, but im just waiting till he runs it out before i try em

bluedemon06 08-27-2010 01:53 PM

I run avons and I have 2000 miles on mine and they still look brand new

07Fatty 08-27-2010 02:05 PM

Dunlop D407 200/55-17 5,000 to 6,000 max ??? idk why, guess im hard on them

KumaRide 08-27-2010 07:43 PM

Knowing mileage is cool. But, knowing the price also fits into the equation. Got a Roadsmart for ~30-35% less than comparable radial tires the same size. If it gets slightly less mileage then the others, its still a winner in my book! And if it gets the same or more mileage, its money in the bank!!

fattyboyy 08-27-2010 11:15 PM

i also have a 2008 fatboy and i have 7546 mile now on the stock tires i got with the bike.i have a son inlaw that has a big dog copper that has a 240 back tire and he is at 20k+ miles now with the same back tire that came withthe bike so why cant we get a 20size tire that can get 15 to 20k on it? there has to be some company that make a got long wearing tire. he also has a coworker that has the iron horse bandara with the 240 back tire and a ss 121 motor that has over 14k on it now.

BLKnCHRME09Deluxe 08-28-2010 12:28 AM


Originally Posted by DyNaBoB (Post 7203893)
I dont go for mileage, i go for prformance,

Gotta agree! Who in the hell wants a tire that does a gazillion miles but looks like piss and is as hard a rock? Not i..... tires gotta be softer/good tread pattern/looks good/and for my ride WW.

Avons or Metzlers....are my 2 choices. Screw the stockers!....

DR. V-TWIN 08-28-2010 04:33 PM

I can't vote as I do not have a 200 tire, but I get 10K per rear wheel with my Avon's. Keep the air pressure around 42-44 on the rear and 40-42 on the front. It works for me. And before someone says that is too high, read the side of an Avon tire.

oct1949 08-28-2010 11:24 PM

getting ready for the 4th, LOP,,, stock 150 HD,, each one has netted 10k so far.


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