I only got 5K out of my rear Metzeler (210/50ZR17)
..I'm having a Dunlop installed as we speak
I always kept my tire pressure up, and I knew going in the Metz was a softer compound, but c'mon.

 

I gotta hear what others have to say about this. I'm thinking of getting Metzelers whenever I need a new set.

 

In my opinion the stock dunlop tires get a very bad rap ! They are fine tires for the money, and they last as long or longer than ALOT of higher priced tires. The metzler tires in my opinion handle better for aggressive cornering, and they are much better in the rain and wet conditions, but they typically will wear a little faster due to the softer rubber compound. It all depends what you are looking for in a tire. Another good handling tire is the continental, at least that was my impression years ago on a old sporty i had back in the 1980s.The key of course is road surface, tire pressures, temperatures, and certainly how you ride your bike. You only got 2 tires contacting the road and your a$$ is on the line, so go with whatever tire BEST compliments your riding style and needs.

 

I've got nearly 10k on my ME880's and LOTS of tread left. I can't recall ever reading a post(s) that would make me think your experience is normal.

 

What, only 5K, you got ripped off...

I managed to get 6,704 out of this one...

 

Hmmm... interesting. I just replaced Reaper's rear tire, and it had well over 12000 miles on it and wasn't worn bald. I would have gotten even more miles on it if I hadn't ridden 3 straight weeks/5800 miles with 250 lbs of luggage during my road trip this summer.

Cheers!

 

Wow, I've always gotten 10k or better out of the rear ME880s.
I always check tire ressure though and run the rear at 48psi as spec'd on their website.

 

Perhaps there is where my problem is: I was running 42PSI only.
This is the chart I used....
ME880 Marathon Solo 2 Up Light 2 Up Heavy
REAR 40 42 42

 

DOT regulations require that a tire used in the North American market for highway use has to have the maximum safe inflation pressure posted on the tire's sidewall. This is true of ANY tire, be it a motorcycle tire, passenger car tire, truck tire, boat trailer tire, etc.

That being said, that number can be different depending on tire manufacturer and tire size. Just check and see what the maximum rated PSI of your tire is. There is nothing wrong with going to the maximum, and if you are loaded down, the tire manufacturer will likely recommended it anyway to compensate for the additional weight.

However, if you are indeed underinflated by a fair margin, then accelerated tire wear can be part of things, too.

Just saying...!


Ride safe!


Cheers

 

my buddy has one of those on his 07 softail standard he only has 3000 miles on it and it looks bad.he rides easy.when parked next to my 08 fxstc my stock 200 has a wider contact wear pattern that his 210?i think i will stay with oem tire.i just wonder if that tire is not rated for the weight of a harley.are tires for sport bikes different?