Average tire mileage
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Covington, Ga
Change both front and rear tires and brakes at 20,000 and again at 40,000.
Could have easily squeezed a few more thousand out of the rear and possibly another 5,000 out of the front but the howl of the rear tire makes me crazy. Dealer charges me $200 labor if I do everything at once. Well worth the money in my opinion.
Could have easily squeezed a few more thousand out of the rear and possibly another 5,000 out of the front but the howl of the rear tire makes me crazy. Dealer charges me $200 labor if I do everything at once. Well worth the money in my opinion.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: Seabrook, NH
Tires were list price minus 15%, no sales tax plus a $50 rebate.
Looks like you got a great deal for under $500.
Last edited by 2013_FLHTK; Sep 5, 2015 at 06:21 AM.
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Joined: Jul 2015
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From: North East OK.
Couldn't agree more.
I suppose you can come up with some kind of average... but its pointless because not everyone rides using the same variables.
A 400lb man, riding the south west... trying to figure out what tires to purchase from a guy who lives near canada and weighs 180 is pointless.
I suppose you can come up with some kind of average... but its pointless because not everyone rides using the same variables.
A 400lb man, riding the south west... trying to figure out what tires to purchase from a guy who lives near canada and weighs 180 is pointless.
I totally agree. I weigh around 180. My bike (2013 LTMD) is usually pretty loaded down for most my miles. I get a safe 15K on the rear. Both with the original Dunlop, and American Elite. I could squeeze a thousand or two more out, but just change it while I'm pulling my service. Rather have good rubber,& not have to worry about it.
Got 25K out of my front. Stock Dunlop
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 168
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From: New Lenox Illinois
I had the stock Dunlop's changed at 18.5k couldn't stand the howling anymore and was leaving for a trip around Lake Mich.& Superior,couldn't agree more about road conditions and tire wear,don't forget about tire pressure a few lbs.low can really eat up a good tire.I'm trying the commander 2s really quite and much softer ride so far.Riding a14 Ultra
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 186
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From: Beamsville Ont
Got 32,000 km (about 20,000 miles) out of my last set of Dunny's, the current set is on track to do the same or better.
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I put a set of American Elite2's on my 2007 Ultra last fall. I don't race around but don't baby it all the time. a lot of 2 up riding. air pressure kept at 40lbs. I did Sturgis this year and noticed that while riding in Wyoming and Montana the road surfaces seemed rougher. I got 10,190 miles on the rear and just replaced with another American Elite but I noticed they dropped the 2 from the name.
Here are pictures of the Old Tire and Old and New together. I guess after seeing all the higher miles listed i was hoping to get at least 14 to 15K oh well I do like the ride. Maybe try Mechlin Commander 2's next time.
Here are pictures of the Old Tire and Old and New together. I guess after seeing all the higher miles listed i was hoping to get at least 14 to 15K oh well I do like the ride. Maybe try Mechlin Commander 2's next time.
