Metzler ME 880's for me, I get about 10,000 on a back tire.

 

Haven't hung out there since HIGH school.....

 

I’ve got right at 10,000 on my rear and it needed to be replaced a while back, but I thought I would ride it out a bit.

 

You must be primarily a front brake guy. Rule of thumb is 2 rear tires for every front tire. You did phenominal with the milage. Tires on a motorcycle is not something I skimp on...if it's ify it gets changed!

 

Yeah, my front is good to go…… I can see it lasting another 10,000 possibly.

 

[QUOTE=RollaMo;5546445]Kind of unusual for the rear tire to last longer than the front isn't it?
The rear on my Fat Bob needed to be replaced at 10K, but the front is still good.



I agree (with what I assume you meant), I'm over 11K and my rear should have already been changed (probably around 10,500 to 11K), but my front seems to have plenty left. Seems backwards to have front wear-out first.

 

+1, indeed....

 

I got 7300 miles out of my back tire, ride about 35% two up, both 200+, put a Metzler M880 on the back to replace the Dunlop, wow what a difference. Front is still good, when it gets flaky they likely will get a Metzler, tire price wasn't too bad, but since have spoked wheels, the Indy wanted to replace the tube as well since was apart. Makes sence but does raise the cost a bit.

 

Did ya notice a handling difference or just wear?

I was looking at changing mine for a different brand but the dealer gave me a new dunlop o.e.m.,mounted-balanced. and an 09 Ultra Classic (for 24 hours) for $279 so I fell for it.......

 

I'm replacing my stock rear tire at 9K and I ride very aggressively. The stock front is still good to go but I'm going to replace it anyway. Going with Metzler 880 front and back.