which tires?
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,826
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From: MN
RE: which tires?
ORIGINAL: FastHoss
I wish you guys would tell your secret for tire wear,I don't ride hard,I still have the original brake pads at 20,000,on my third set of tires,about 7,000 is all I seem to get.
I wish you guys would tell your secret for tire wear,I don't ride hard,I still have the original brake pads at 20,000,on my third set of tires,about 7,000 is all I seem to get.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 889
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From: Orange County, CA
RE: which tires?
I just replaced my stock Dunlop with 13,000 miles on it for a Metzeler. Not sure how the mileage life will play out with the Metzeler, but it will be worth it cause there is ABSOLUTELY no comparison in the handling of the bike with the new tire. The old dunlop would catch the road grooves and pull. The new Metz is beautiful. Doesn't even feel like I am riding the same bike.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,340
Likes: 2
From: Omaha Nebraska
RE: which tires?
ORIGINAL: Keystone
That makes two of us. I can only get @7500 out of a rear tire on my 07 Ultra. They way it's going I'll get an easy 21k out of the front, but that rear tire wears fast. I'm not hot-rodding it either.
ORIGINAL: FastHoss
I wish you guys would tell your secret for tire wear,I don't ride hard,I still have the original brake pads at 20,000,on my third set of tires,about 7,000 is all I seem to get.
I wish you guys would tell your secret for tire wear,I don't ride hard,I still have the original brake pads at 20,000,on my third set of tires,about 7,000 is all I seem to get.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,753
Likes: 0
From: Greenwood, IN
RE: which tires?
ORIGINAL: Keystone
That makes two of us. I can only get @7500 out of a rear tire on my 07 Ultra. They way it's going I'll get an easy 21k out of the front, but that rear tire wears fast. I'm not hot-rodding it either.
ORIGINAL: FastHoss
I wish you guys would tell your secret for tire wear,I don't ride hard,I still have the original brake pads at 20,000,on my third set of tires,about 7,000 is all I seem to get.
I wish you guys would tell your secret for tire wear,I don't ride hard,I still have the original brake pads at 20,000,on my third set of tires,about 7,000 is all I seem to get.
JD
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
RE: which tires?
I strongly agree with motown_hog, that you should worry a little less about your mileage
and worry more about handling, responsiveness,and overall performance. I switched to
the Metzler 880's on both front and rear and could not believe the difference especially in
turns (tracking), grooved roads and wind stability. You'll even see a difference pulling out of
the garage or parking.
Your gas mileage on a touring bike will be greatly affected by the air pressue, especially if
you carry a passenger. Make sure to check your psi at least every couple of weeks and run
it high at 36-38psi. I've got 5K on the Metzlers and they still look pretty new. Ride fast, ride safe.
and worry more about handling, responsiveness,and overall performance. I switched to
the Metzler 880's on both front and rear and could not believe the difference especially in
turns (tracking), grooved roads and wind stability. You'll even see a difference pulling out of
the garage or parking.
Your gas mileage on a touring bike will be greatly affected by the air pressue, especially if
you carry a passenger. Make sure to check your psi at least every couple of weeks and run
it high at 36-38psi. I've got 5K on the Metzlers and they still look pretty new. Ride fast, ride safe.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 850
Likes: 0
RE: which tires?
On my SERK with radials and ABS I seem to be wearing both tires out equally -- about 6k on them and looks to be another 1-2K left any others out there with ABS have and milage #s. I really liked the ME880s on my Heritage
Cruiser
Joined: May 2005
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From: Long Island
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