Have a breakout with a read 240 Dunlop and at 4500 miles getting to the replacement point. What is a good replacement tire?

 

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Your tire mileage is proportional to the amount of twist on the right grip.
Rapid acceleration is expensive.

 

If the tire performed (rain/ dry weather, traction, handling, comfort) to you liking get the same.

I am unsure you will find a longer lasting tire than the OEM Dunlop.

4500 could be considered high mileage.

Post # 3 is correct.

High speeds, tire pressure, 2-up riding, heavy acceleration can wear out tires quickly.

If you are not complaining about tire life, there are choices.
Many look at tread wear ratings as their choice.
Lower the number the "stickier" the tire compound.
Avon and Metzler have good reps from many forums co-members.
Some even praise Shinko.

FWIW I would replace with the Dunlop.
FWIW IMO don't mix brands/ models so replace front and rear as same brand sets.

Good luck in your decision.

 

Since you ride a breakout, Im sure the chickenstrips you have down the middle are worn out. You can easily get more miles out of it by riding twisty road. Stock dunlops are good for 10-18K miles depending what roads you ride and how aggressive you are on the throttle. Find a different brand and find out for yourself.

I run continentals on the rear and a pirelli night dragon up front. Who says you cant mix up brands. People do it all the time on their dirt bikes to see what the best combo for grip. It's no different than doing it on the street.

 

Bingo

 

I beg to differ, it's the width of the tire, and the torque. I would get 11,000 miles out of a 103 Heritage and 5000 miles out of the 110ci Fat Boy rear tires. I did not ride them any different. I am glad I'm back to a Heritage but it's a 114, still with the skinnier tire I hope I get between 8-10k.

 

The touring bikes tires use a different compound on the sidewalls and in the center section. I suppose what type of pavement surface you ride on will eat up a tire, smooth asphalt is much easier on a tire than say concrete that's seen salt ground into it. Another thing is how much engine braking is going on. A lot of variables on tire wear. I've got an older Low Rider with 15k on the rear Dunlop.

 

Had a Breakout before getting an Ultra Limited. Three new tires by 10K miles. New bike 10K miles, tires still good. Same riding style. Its the size of the tire.

 

Wow...4500??? I've gotten 8500 out of my 250 Dunlop tires....twice.