Time to Change Tires?
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From: NC USA
I average 14,000 rear, 33,000 front with Dunlop K402. (87 FLT) Depends on the time of year and whether I have a long ride planned as to when I pull one off. Some I take off a little early - some I run till slick (rear)
But I AM neurotic about checking the pressures. If you ever let the front (or rear) get low and run them 500 miles or so, they'll start dipping and never smooth out again.
But I AM neurotic about checking the pressures. If you ever let the front (or rear) get low and run them 500 miles or so, they'll start dipping and never smooth out again.
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From: People's Republic of Boulder Colorado
I ran my last set on my '94 Dyna till there was no tread in the middle. 28,000 on the front, unknown on the rear - probably about 20,000 It made a HUGE difference in the handling of the bike when I put the new ones on!! Won't let them go that far again.
Ride safe,
John
Ride safe,
John
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From: Nice home on the NorCal Coast
If you can't tell by the tread (it looks ok), run your cupped bare hand around the tire, like you were wiping the tread down.
Should be able to feel if there's any cupping as a lot of times, you won't see any.
Feel anything, change em.
Just my opinion, yours may vary,
Krusr
Should be able to feel if there's any cupping as a lot of times, you won't see any.
Feel anything, change em.
Just my opinion, yours may vary,
Krusr
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: New Jersey
WoW!!!! What brand tires are you using?
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
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I've had nothing but good luck with Cheng Shin Marquis tires.For the price you cant go wrong.I think the ride is far superior than any other tire that I have ever tried.
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From: Iowa
That there is funny!
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Phoenix, AZ
I say, "when in doubt, change them." Some people try to get every mile out a tire (e.g., ride until the cord shows" or "until bald in the milddle." That's just stupid and unsafe. I'm changing my tires at 10K miles - 12k miles unless they need it sooner.