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Jan 27, 2015 | 08:14 AM

glidein wide

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mileage??

What's an average mileage for a16 Pirelli on rear of 86 wide glide, ride hard but can't afford to smoke the tire,passenger half the time, proper inflation maintained .
MT66 route 130/90-16"
7600 on it and balding.

Jan 30, 2015 | 07:29 PM

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If you want mileage go with a Dunlop American Elite, MT multi tread, harder in the center for mileage & softer on the sides for handling.

Jan 31, 2015 | 07:20 AM

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Thanks, I may have an alignment issue that's why I'm asking. A new tire every ten thousand doesn't sound right.

Feb 2, 2015 | 10:55 AM

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You're not alone! The stock Dunlop 180/70-16 rear tire on my FB was barely 8K old and already down to the wear bars, and I ride easy and solo all the time. Hoping for better with the Metz I have on there now.
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Feb 2, 2015 | 01:57 PM

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My last tire was a Mets and had the same results only more$$$$$$

Feb 2, 2015 | 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by glidein wide

Thanks, I may have an alignment issue that's why I'm asking. A new tire every ten thousand doesn't sound right.

Sounds fine to me, if you ride as you describe. Tyres are designed to be used, not saved........

Feb 6, 2015 | 07:44 PM

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Dunlop American Elite

I have had great luck with the Dunlop American Elite, I have over 20k on the set I have on right now. With Harley Dunlop I was getting between 8k and 12k. I don't ride hard and keep tabs on the pressure. I am do for a new set and will go back to the American Elites. About 70% of my riding is 1 up.