Tire life on the dyna...
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12-12-2013, 02:05 AM
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I got about 7K out my rear Metzler 880. I did not really like that tire. I had it break loose on me way to many times on corner's and bends on the road. I want to Commander II tire on the rear it has roughly 9K on it right now and still fairly good tread left. I enjoy it does stay put on the road much much better then the 880's did. So i am kind of liking them Commander tires. Thinking about trying the Night Dragons but i have not seen much reviews that seem to say roughly the same thing which makes me wonder with such variances of the reviews as to tread life etc whats up? Oh and yes i freely admit i do ride like a lunatic on a death wish so my bad 
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I'm currently on my second set of Michelin Commander IIs. I got 16,000 miles out of the rear on the last set. Before the Commanders, I had Avons on my bike, and I absolutely loved them, but they simply did not last. I was pushing it getting 8,000 miles out of the rear.
The Commanders are, in my humble opinion, a good compromise between performance and longevity.
The bike is an '06 Low Rider that's ridden about 500+ miles per week in all conditions, mostly above 70 MPH, with a little city riding and lane splitting thrown in.
The Commanders are, in my humble opinion, a good compromise between performance and longevity.
The bike is an '06 Low Rider that's ridden about 500+ miles per week in all conditions, mostly above 70 MPH, with a little city riding and lane splitting thrown in.
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12-12-2013, 08:40 AM
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I think both of these guys are right. The biggest, easily, is tire compound. The Michelin Commander IIs and others are multi-compound tires. The centers are harder rubber for durability and sides are stickier for grip ... best of both worlds. But, for me, road conditions are probably second. I don't ride hard off the line or hard brake a lot, but I do ride a lot on curvy, twisty back country roads where the asphalt has seen much better days ... probably why my front wears just as fast as the rear.
Replaced the stock Fat Bob Dunlops at 9,000. I got 15,000 from my last set of tires - C IIs.
About to install a set of Dunlop American Elites - multi-compound like the C IIs. They are actually a touring tire, but the tread/contact patch seems to be a little more rounded , if that makes sense. So I think they'll handle well. I also think they are a better looking tire. IMHO, the C IIs are pretty ugly.
Wow - I'd go broke if I had to put new tires on that fast!
Replaced the stock Fat Bob Dunlops at 9,000. I got 15,000 from my last set of tires - C IIs.
About to install a set of Dunlop American Elites - multi-compound like the C IIs. They are actually a touring tire, but the tread/contact patch seems to be a little more rounded , if that makes sense. So I think they'll handle well. I also think they are a better looking tire. IMHO, the C IIs are pretty ugly.
Wow - I'd go broke if I had to put new tires on that fast!
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12-12-2013, 08:54 AM
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Like the OP, I have about the same mileage on my bike...around 8k. I have the stock Michelin Scorcher "31" tires on it.
Don't have a tread tool, but the front appears to be about 40-50%, and the rear a little less. I'm expecting to bet about 11-12k out of the stock rear. When it's time to replace it, I will replace the front at the same time because it will be close also.
I'll likely go back with the stock Scorchers, as I have been happy with their handling and wear so far. If I do go with something different, it will be the C IIs. Either way, it will be Michelin. I run Michelin tires on everything...bike, wife's truck, my truck, etc., and I always will.
Don't have a tread tool, but the front appears to be about 40-50%, and the rear a little less. I'm expecting to bet about 11-12k out of the stock rear. When it's time to replace it, I will replace the front at the same time because it will be close also.
I'll likely go back with the stock Scorchers, as I have been happy with their handling and wear so far. If I do go with something different, it will be the C IIs. Either way, it will be Michelin. I run Michelin tires on everything...bike, wife's truck, my truck, etc., and I always will.
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12-12-2013, 08:55 AM
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12-12-2013, 02:44 PM
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Sometimes it is costly. I have 4 bikes and ride all of em a lot. My street glide is rode the most with shopping and trips.
Some times I have to get 2 full sets at one time. That hurts.
We have a bike supply going out of business in Huntsville, AL. so I picked up 2 rear tires for $170.
That's a big savings. They only had the dunlop 401 and a 404 but that will work until I can do the 200 mod later on. if you are close to Huntsville, AL. stop by north Alabama biker supply. They have everything marked down from 40% to 75%
Some times I have to get 2 full sets at one time. That hurts.
We have a bike supply going out of business in Huntsville, AL. so I picked up 2 rear tires for $170.
That's a big savings. They only had the dunlop 401 and a 404 but that will work until I can do the 200 mod later on. if you are close to Huntsville, AL. stop by north Alabama biker supply. They have everything marked down from 40% to 75%