tires- when do you replace?
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Road Warrior
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tires- when do you replace?
my riding buddy just got back from over 8,000 miles across country trip. he told me that he had to have his tires replaced while on his trip... with about 10,000 miles on the old ones.
10,000 miles seems low to me for replacing tires (he is an "easy rider"), and was wondering what others do...
mine is ridden like i stole it and sure get more than 10,000-
how many miles do you get before new shoes (tires)??
10,000 miles seems low to me for replacing tires (he is an "easy rider"), and was wondering what others do...
mine is ridden like i stole it and sure get more than 10,000-
how many miles do you get before new shoes (tires)??
Cruiser
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From: Bellevue, NE
tire replace...
I don't pay attention to the miles - I watch the wear indicators on the tires. Should replace 2 rears for every front on average. But I'm sure riding styles and road conditions and weather all play a role. Living in Nebraska we have a short season, had around 10,000 when I replaced my rear this spring, the front was fine. Now over 17,000 and rear and front both still look good.
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Road Warrior
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good point about fronts and rears being diff - agree that the rear goes first, and my buddy did both. guess he was being extra careful.
yeah, mountains and twisties would take a toll... but twisties is one of the reasons we ride!
yeah, mountains and twisties would take a toll... but twisties is one of the reasons we ride!
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The first two 21" front tires I had both went about 7500 miles each. I switched to a 19" wheel with a Metzler 100/90-19 tire and I'm getting 25,000+ miles on the front.
The stock Dunflop 401 rears gave me 10,000-11,000 miles each. I switched to a Metzler on the rear and I'm getting 14,000-15,000 miles out of them.
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Road Warrior
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With your C model bike and it's skinny 21" front tire, you're lucky to get 10,000 miles on it.
The first two 21" front tires I had both went about 7500 miles each. I switched to a 19" wheel with a Metzler 100/90-19 tire and I'm getting 25,000+ miles on the front.
The stock Dunflop 401 rears gave me 10,000-11,000 miles each. I switched to a Metzler on the rear and I'm getting 14,000-15,000 miles out of them.
The first two 21" front tires I had both went about 7500 miles each. I switched to a 19" wheel with a Metzler 100/90-19 tire and I'm getting 25,000+ miles on the front.
The stock Dunflop 401 rears gave me 10,000-11,000 miles each. I switched to a Metzler on the rear and I'm getting 14,000-15,000 miles out of them.
any other mods with the 19" front? what rim? does it ride any diff?
how do you compare the metzlers to the stock (other than the longer wear)? grip as good, etc?
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The Metzler ME880's IMO are far superior to the Dunflop 401/402 series tires. They handle better in the twisties, don't wander around on metal bridge grates, don't follow tar snakes, and better mileage to boot.
I'll never put the stock Dunflops on my bike again.
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I have the stock Dunlop tires on my bike still, and have 15,000 miles on them. They are still a long way from needing replaced if you follow the wear indicators listed in the owner's manual and service manual. I feel like the majority of people replace their tires way too soon. I have seen with my own eyes countless people replacing tires that have at least 5,000+ more miles worth of tread left, because they say they are worn out. At least it is their money they are waisting...