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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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Never get over 7K-8K on rear. much better on front.

Check the air regularly 40 lbs rear, 36 lbs front

ride 2-up alot. also lot of high speed stuff.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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I got 10.5k on my stock rear and my front has 16.5 on now with a bit more to go....
2 up about 50% of the time
 
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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I heard the newer tires lasted longer, can't wait to find out
 
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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I nitro fill my tires at 40 psi...nitro psi never fluctuates more than 2 psi from cold to hot so tire wear has been impressive...dont have enough miles on the 08 to compare
 
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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I have only 3300 mil. on mine, still got a long way to go!!! It seem from what you all are saying is that the rear tire really takes a beating as compared to the front!!
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 07:00 AM
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I replaced the original rear-15700miles, front 33400.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by autoxr
I nitro fill my tires at 40 psi...nitro psi never fluctuates more than 2 psi from cold to hot so tire wear has been impressive...dont have enough miles on the 08 to compare
I use a special mix, 79% nitrogen, 20% O2, and a 1% mixture of inert gasses. Seems to work real well. (hard to find though)
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by honestbob
I use a special mix, 79% nitrogen, 20% O2, and a 1% mixture of inert gasses. Seems to work real well. (hard to find though)
Is that a summer or winter mix? I hope its Hd aproved!
 
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Hope I get those miles !
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by nvsteve
Not 100% positive but I think the multi-compound tires are on the 09 wider tires.
Not the 08's.
You are correct!
 
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