The Deuce rear tire is bout gone. Im not the best at checking air pressure. Is this mileage(8321) in the ball park for a new rear tread? No burnouts or hard stops. I try to ride like I got common sense cause these tires cost enough far as Im concerned. Thanks, Tommy.

Got into the shop this morning(Sandhills Cycle HD Pinehurst NC) at 9AM and was out the door by 1045AM. A new K591 160/70B17 for $133.56, labor $45.00 and tax for a grand total of $189.91 after a discount of $33.39. Not to bad I think. The guys said this was about average mileage for this tire/bike combo so I dont feel so bad now. Ready to ride again!!!!!!!!

 

That is excessive wear (in my opinion). I ride a '04 Softail and get 14,000 miles from a set of tires with the tire pressures set to owner's manual values and checked before each ride. Tires get replaced when the tread depth is 1/16". Which brand of tire is it?

I've heard from our riding group members that some of them only get about 10,000 miles on tires.

 

My chopper eats tires at 5-6K mi, but I like to really crank it on. Ilike to run near max pressure for handling, lower(recommended) pressures and less aggressive riding would probably double that.

 

I believe that is normal. I don't know too many people that get much more than 8 thousand miles from a rear tire.

 

I should add: I like softer compound tires, they wear faster but the increased traction is worth it to me. Presently running Conti Blitz front and rear, they seem to suit my ridgid very well.

 

Yeah, that's not excessive, depending on the tire and bike. The Dunlop HD I have on the back of my FLHT now has about 13K miles on it, which is way more than any other tire I've ever had back there. Usually by 8K they are just about corded.

 

Its the original factory Dunlop.

 

I got 11,000 and replaced mine and it should have been replaced earlier. Variation of milage oucurrs based on type of tire, rider habits, load on tires etcc.

 

friend of mine has put 10k on his bike this summerandis on his Fifth tire, so rider habits and style really matter , the bike 87 fxr.(he's nuts)

 

Bumped TTT for update. Thanks for the replies. TV.