front tire (Dunlop 408F) wearing considerably faster than rear
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front tire (Dunlop 408F) wearing considerably faster than rear
So I just checked the tread left on my tires for my '14 Road King. The rear still has about 4/32 left at around 10k miles but the front is right at 2/32. Everyone else says the front always lasts longer but I am getting the opposite.
I checked tire pressure (and do consistently) and both are good. I'm not a hard rider and if anything I feel like I use too much rear brake most of the time.
Any other reason this might happen? Also any recommendations for replacements? I heard the American Elites are a good choice.
I checked tire pressure (and do consistently) and both are good. I'm not a hard rider and if anything I feel like I use too much rear brake most of the time.
Any other reason this might happen? Also any recommendations for replacements? I heard the American Elites are a good choice.
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The front only has 5/32" new, the rear has 11/32" new. I always get 25k plus on the front. I'm only on my 4th front at 94k on my 09 Ultra. I've been using American Elites.
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Bt45
Here's a link to a 20K mile dual compound tire for $110.
https://www.jakewilson.com/p/1173/19...rm=bridgestone
Ignore the warning "For Rear Use Only", that's a misprint
https://www.jakewilson.com/p/1173/19...rm=bridgestone
Ignore the warning "For Rear Use Only", that's a misprint
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Thanks guys. I've heard good things about the michelins as well. I'm guessing I can't go wrong with either the michelins or American Elites.
Bt45,
I am not sure if that's a joke or if I can really use that tire haha
Bt45,
I am not sure if that's a joke or if I can really use that tire haha
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yea, this
but it still sounds like you may be wearing a bit much on the front. 2/32 wouldn't pass inspection in Texas. But it sounds like you may need a new front about the time you will the rear if all else stays the same.
On my stock tires, I got 11K for rears and 18K on the front. but I may have changed the front a tad early. was about to be taking a couple of trips back to back and didn't want to have to worry about it.
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yea, this
but it still sounds like you may be wearing a bit much on the front. 2/32 wouldn't pass inspection in Texas. But it sounds like you may need a new front about the time you will the rear if all else stays the same.
On my stock tires, I got 11K for rears and 18K on the front. but I may have changed the front a tad early. was about to be taking a couple of trips back to back and didn't want to have to worry about it.
but it still sounds like you may be wearing a bit much on the front. 2/32 wouldn't pass inspection in Texas. But it sounds like you may need a new front about the time you will the rear if all else stays the same.
On my stock tires, I got 11K for rears and 18K on the front. but I may have changed the front a tad early. was about to be taking a couple of trips back to back and didn't want to have to worry about it.
I assume that it's probably a bad idea to run different brands/treads on the front and back? Sorry if that's a stupid question
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Do this...that will even out the wear.
oh yeah...I am now running Michelin Commander II in the front. It seems to grip better in the turns than the original Dunlop. But, the Michelin is squirrelier on the Southern California grooved freeways than the original Dunlop. I assume that is due to a stickier tread compound. Isn't a problem, but kind of weird.
oh yeah...I am now running Michelin Commander II in the front. It seems to grip better in the turns than the original Dunlop. But, the Michelin is squirrelier on the Southern California grooved freeways than the original Dunlop. I assume that is due to a stickier tread compound. Isn't a problem, but kind of weird.
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Michelin commander II
I have a '12 Triglide shrine model, and am considering changing to Michelins all the way around, Really considered running a Michelin Commander II rear tire on the front of my Triglide, any thoughts?