Mileage on a back tire
Road Captain
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From: Wisconsin
RE: Mileage on a back tire
Really depends on what kind of roads you ride on and the heat will really wear them quickly too. I got about 8000 on my stock Dunlop and that on a Wide Glide mostly ride by myself.
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From: Billings,Mt.
RE: Mileage on a back tire
I replaced the stock rear dunlop at 15800.Most of the miles were solo.
I think there are a few factors involed with tire life.Air pressure,road surface,throttle,braking,etc-.
Another thing to consider is that the tire compound could vary with the same tire.
I think there are a few factors involed with tire life.Air pressure,road surface,throttle,braking,etc-.
Another thing to consider is that the tire compound could vary with the same tire.
Road Master
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From: GA
RE: Mileage on a back tire
I got just under 9k out of rear but could have probably gone 1500-2000 more. Replaced the rear as I had the IDS installed, made sense to do at same time.
Majority of riding is two up and half of that is loaded up, not hard on throttle.
Majority of riding is two up and half of that is loaded up, not hard on throttle.
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From: The Desert SouthWest
RE: Mileage on a back tire
My last rear Dunlop had 16,700 on it. I ride mostly solo and long distance freeway here in So Cal. I'm easy on the throttle and generally just cruise when riding.
How hard you are on the throttle, roadway surfaces where you ride, also how much you use the rear brake are all factors. Two-up riding will make a difference also.
How hard you are on the throttle, roadway surfaces where you ride, also how much you use the rear brake are all factors. Two-up riding will make a difference also.
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Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Columbus GA / Phenix City AL
RE: Mileage on a back tire
Well, I see two factors that might have contributed to the short life...it does stay pretty hot around here most of the year, and the roads are in a constant state of construction. I'm really good about keeping the PSI right. Maybe I'll get a little more life outta the next one.
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Tourer
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Glenmora,La
RE: Mileage on a back tire
Try the Dunlop elite3 and keep thepsi in the rear at 35 solo,and 40 if riding 2.the Elite 3 is what Harley is starting to use on the newer model.Have it on my Electra glide terrific tire
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