I am getting close to needing front and rear&nbsp\\;rubber at approx 17,000 miles. I am considering going with Michelin instead on Dunlops. Has anyone ran both tires and have an honest opinion of which they liked better. (What I mean is not saying "They're the greatest!" because you've spend your hard-earned $$ on them.) Wondering what kinda tread life can I get from a Michelin?&nbsp\\; I am not interested in Metzelers.&nbsp\\; Thanks in advance.

 

Metzler !

 

I would be interested in this too.&nbsp\\;

 

dont forget the avon venoms. better then either dunlops or micheleins

 

+1 on the Avons.

 

Well, I had Metzler's installed today, a tad more'n 4,000 miles after installin' new Michelins.&nbsp\\; Why? 'Cuz the rear Mich had 'bout 1/32's more ta the wear bar.&nbsp\\; Yeah - that's right - 4k TOTAL on the tire.&nbsp\\; We'll see if the Metz's do any better.&nbsp\\;Got 7500 outta the 'Lops.&nbsp\\;

 

Man, I hope the Michelin's do better than that.&nbsp\\; I've already bought a set and they get put on next Thursday.

 

Yeah - me, too! I've got an email in to Michelin regarding it, and the dealer is holding the tire for now. The bulk of the tire was used on a 2-up, 3300 mile trip - but still, it should have done a LOT better'n that - it's a touring tire......

 

Yep, Tex, I think we were both in the Rapid City area at the same time.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; Killed me that I didn't have my bike next year I will and wife even agrees.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; Probably the best trip we've ever taken.

 

Holy crap, that's terrible! That's sport bike rubber mileage...
What were you running for pressure?

I put 11,000 on the stock dunlop and currently have 11,000 on a Metz 880, looks to have another 1-2K left in it.