Hate to ask, but. . . At what measurement do you replace your tires
#1
08-22-2018, 07:55 PM
Hate to ask, but. . . At what measurement do you replace your tires
with the horrible road conditions on I 70 plus the almost 5K I put on the bike with my trip out west, my fairly freshly installed rear (had 1200 miles on it before my trip) is already down to 4/32. I measured it when it was brand new and it was somewhere around 6.5/32. So I wore it down 2.5/32.
My front was installed right before I left, and it’s still at 6/32. I don’t think much wore off.
my wife’s Heritage,s rear is shot, 1/32 left, and her front is at 3/32. Gotta order her a rear tire, and was thinking I should just bite the bullet and order all 3 at the same time.
So, as the title states, what tread depth should tires be replaced?
thanks for your input!
My front was installed right before I left, and it’s still at 6/32. I don’t think much wore off.
my wife’s Heritage,s rear is shot, 1/32 left, and her front is at 3/32. Gotta order her a rear tire, and was thinking I should just bite the bullet and order all 3 at the same time.
So, as the title states, what tread depth should tires be replaced?
thanks for your input!
#2
08-22-2018, 08:02 PM
Grand HDF Member
At 1/32 to 2/32 unless going on a long trip. Then 3/32 or under. I had about 2.5/32 on my rear before going to Sturgis. Had it changed for piece of mind. Running 75 - 85 for hours in the heat on the slap I want good rubber under me. I never run down to the wear bars.
Last edited by heavymetalthunder; 08-22-2018 at 08:04 PM.
#3
08-22-2018, 08:06 PM
Road Master
If i'm not planning on a trip somewhere I'll run them around town until they are bald. If I have a trip coming up I calculate what my wear has been per 1000 miles and make a decision from there. For example if you start out with 6/32" and you use 2/32" in 5000 miles your tire should last approx 15000 miles.So if you are down to 2/32 left you should have about 5000 miles until the tire is bald. I'd subtract a minimum 1000 miles from that as a cushion so if I had a 2500-3000 mile trip planned I'd feel confident that the tire would last the trip with miles to spare. I used round numbers here as an example. YMMV.
#4
08-22-2018, 08:07 PM
Ultimate HDF Member
You probably wore the rear out pulling that trailer on the slab. At this point in the season it will get you through until spring. I usually replace them at or near the wear bars but It's looking at the overall condition as well. I hate when they get squared off after a long trip with a lot of highway.
#5
08-22-2018, 08:18 PM
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#6
08-22-2018, 08:59 PM
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#7
08-22-2018, 09:29 PM
My 14 FLHTK is setup as close to a sport bike as can be. I ride aggressive canyon style, and replace them way to soon for some people. When they don't feel right, slip, noise, stuff like that I change them. I"m too old and fat to drag a knee anymore, but I sure have fun dragging the floorboards now.
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08-22-2018, 10:52 PM
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#10
08-23-2018, 09:37 AM
Grand HDF Member
yah, I thought about continuing the line all the way across, but added the numbers instead. It was the only ruler I had at the time. Could have put in on the other side of the penny, but I did not. Besides, this way it works for metric riders!