Tire wear expectations
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2015
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From: West Virginia
Tire wear expectations
I have a 2014 Sportster with Michelin Scorcher 31's on it. Was wondering how may miles people are getting out of these tires and if I want to install the same back on it. I'm at around 6,500 miles and they look fine yet. I like the howling they make it tight turns.
Riding all two lane West Virginia roads so it's all just like one big curve out there.
I've been in the tire bizz for 37 years but haven't had a bike for the past 30 years. Changed a lot of bike tires over those years but never paid any attention to the mileage people were getting.
Riding all two lane West Virginia roads so it's all just like one big curve out there.
I've been in the tire bizz for 37 years but haven't had a bike for the past 30 years. Changed a lot of bike tires over those years but never paid any attention to the mileage people were getting.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Bedford UK
My Scorchers currently have around 8k miles on them and have plenty more miles yet, if I wanted to wring the last out of them. In fact I plan changing them over winter, for a pair of Avon Storms, same size front, 160/60 rear. The Scorchers are all right, but nothing to shout out about! I much prefer Avons and have been using them on my Harleys since the 1970s.
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Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 58
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From: Chandler, AZ
I did like the Scorchers that came on my bike as well. The only thing I didn't like was the tires would follow the road snakes and that was sketchy at times.
Front lasted 30k Miles
Rear lasted 21k Miles
Replaced both with Michelin Commander II's
Rear replaced at 50k (about 30k)
Front is still being ridden has 32k on it.
Front lasted 30k Miles
Rear lasted 21k Miles
Replaced both with Michelin Commander II's
Rear replaced at 50k (about 30k)
Front is still being ridden has 32k on it.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,167
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From: Belgium
my factory Scorcher went to 30 k miles, mainly highway at 75 mph. I never abuse the bike.
I went from the Scorcher to Conti "Milestone", better grip but lasts less, almost 22 k miles
Now being retired and riding a lot less miles, I've put a Conti K112, good grip but tender rubber, it won't last long.
I went from the Scorcher to Conti "Milestone", better grip but lasts less, almost 22 k miles
Now being retired and riding a lot less miles, I've put a Conti K112, good grip but tender rubber, it won't last long.
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Joined: Aug 2016
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From: Minneapolis, MN
I started running Shinko 777HD tires last summer and they are very sticky. Ive read they dont last long, but with the way they handle im cool with it.
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Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 13
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From: Ontario,
I replaced the Scorcher with Commander II as well. I got 10k from rear and replaced the front Scorcher as well so Id have same tires front and back.
Ive found the rear Commander tire very stiff. I installed Progressive rear shocks and didnt help at all. Im thinking the sidewall on the Commanders are too stiff. I may try a lower tire pressure once the snow melts around here. I have been run running 40 psi rear, 36 psi front. Ill try dropping rear to 35, front to 34. Has anyone else found the Commander tires too hard a ride ?
Bob
Ive found the rear Commander tire very stiff. I installed Progressive rear shocks and didnt help at all. Im thinking the sidewall on the Commanders are too stiff. I may try a lower tire pressure once the snow melts around here. I have been run running 40 psi rear, 36 psi front. Ill try dropping rear to 35, front to 34. Has anyone else found the Commander tires too hard a ride ?
Bob
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I've been happy with the Scorcher 11's that came on the bike, so I stick with them. I replaced the original set at a little over 10,000 miles, probably could have pushed them a few thousand more but spring was coming and I wanted new tires for summer. The second set I just replaced had a little over 13,000 miles on them. I wasn't down to the wear bars but spring is coming...