How often do you replace tires?
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From: Northeast Louisiana
Less than 2mm of tread left in center of rear 200/50/18 @ 6200 miles was my last rear tire and my new record and NEVER done a burnout on any of my "Harleys".
Factory Dunlop went about 3k but traction was dogpoo as she spun all the time when in the power.
So better traction = better braking.
So keep running them harder high mileage tires and pray that a bit more braking isn't all you needed to avoid your final outcome in a pinch. ☝️🙏
G-force is my weakness, not speed as in 0 to 70ish and then set cruise and chill.
Factory Dunlop went about 3k but traction was dogpoo as she spun all the time when in the power.
So better traction = better braking.
So keep running them harder high mileage tires and pray that a bit more braking isn't all you needed to avoid your final outcome in a pinch. ☝️🙏
G-force is my weakness, not speed as in 0 to 70ish and then set cruise and chill.
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From: Phoenix Arizona
agree. Here in Phoenix Arizona the sun is "tire killers" for bikes and cars.
Both my Harleys are in the garage. I do ride a lot. At around 17k miles I replace the back tire. Haven't checked the tread depth, but traction and braking play a BIG role in how I ride.
Most of the other guys I ride with also get around 17K miles. Some use Dunlop, others use Michellen.
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From: anacoco, la
feet?
i disagree. i would think that any savings that you get from running a tire this long would be well eaten up by the cost of the tow. not to mention, time wasted.
Last edited by skratch; Apr 2, 2024 at 01:22 PM.
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Read the following - "As a general rule of thumb, no tire should be used longer than 10 years from the date it was made and should spend no more than five of those years on your bike before being replaced."
Do you replace your tires at around 5 years, even if they look fine? I have Michelin Commander 2's, they have been on 5 yrs and only have 10,000 mi on them. They look great, and hate to change them but in the sake of safety will gladly do so. Thoughts?
Do you replace your tires at around 5 years, even if they look fine? I have Michelin Commander 2's, they have been on 5 yrs and only have 10,000 mi on them. They look great, and hate to change them but in the sake of safety will gladly do so. Thoughts?
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But, I’ve never had that issue on any vehicle, as they wear out before they “age out”.
