Tire mileage
#23
For those of us on older bikes, I would get about 10,000 miles out of the 130 Metzler on the rear. I switched to the Dunlop Elite 3's in a 140 width last time. It has more useable tread depth 11/32 vs 9/32 on the 130 width. The Dunlop rep said it has a dual compound for longer wear.
I changed the rear at 17,000 and the front at 23,000 so I am sticking with them.
I changed the rear at 17,000 and the front at 23,000 so I am sticking with them.
#24
Well looks like 8000 miles on my Metzlers isnt all that bad. It would be interesting to see whos riding 2up. I ride 2 up about 75% of the time I would assume that adds to wear. I really like the way the Metzlers ride so I have decided to get another one just the other day. Paid $155 plus install.
#26
#29
I was shocked as this is the first softails we've owned. Always had baggers and average 15k out of the rears. Along come our 2010 Softail Deluxes and bamm! Barely 10k out of the rears! We are in Florida so I realize the heat leaves rubber on the road, but we are very conservative riders. Good thing we have an indy do all our work otherwise our retirement money would be eaten up in replacing rear tires! After this next go-round when we have to replace both front and rear, may check out the Michellens