On my second set of Avon Venoms.

 

Tire wear is dependant on many things... loads, road conditions, and even heat cycles. I replaced the OEM Dunlops with Metzlers and was impressed (as I knew I would be) with the grip, but alas the rough NC roads wore the Metzlers out in about 10k. I opted for a Dunlop E-3 rear tire and got about 12k on that one. Price wise, the OEM, Metzler 880, and E-3 are all close enough in price, as to make THAT a non-issue, or at least around here...

 

How long should a tire last? Or does it depend on milage? I just replaced the rear tire on mine and it was only 6 months old. Of course I had 13 thousand miles on it. I bought the tire for $220 and they mounted and balanced for free

 

I still have the original Dunlop 402's on mine with 12,000 miles. Both still look great and expect at least another 2,000 mile out of back tire. I'll stick with this combination on my next purchase this spring.

 

You will probably buy two rears to one front. You can't wear that thing out. Pretty bike by the way.

 

Good ol Stock D402's..no problems, handles well, Did a trip (BRP) thought I had enough tread, got home tire was bald, but I looked back and some of the twisties and very hard downpours with wet road, I was on..and said WOW...the D402 never flinched or gave me trouble... But I am only getting around 9000 out of them I am not an agressive rider , you guys getting 14k-15k..do you walk your bike?

 

Another quick ? is there a size difference in the 07 vice the 08 would really like to try the Avon but do not know if it would fit, Have a 07 Road King Classic so any body have any info on them thanks for the help guys, love this site.

 

Metz,radial,only way to go.Try bias ply on your car,if you can even find them anymore!

 

When I bought my bike it had 2 brand new SHINKO????? tires on it. They stuck like no other especially on the bigger bike. But the rear wore completely out in 3600 miles. I took the bike to my independent mechanic and he said "you want to die? those tires completely suck" So I trusted his judgement as I always have and went with the Dunlop Elites. Haven't put but 200 miles on them so far. I do notice they do not ride grooves in the pavement especially on the interstate near as bad, and they don't flex as much so it took care of most all of the "wobble" I had. But as far as sticking in curves, I don't lean in any more 30 MPH exit ramps at 60 anymore. But hey, its not a sport bike so for cruising and value I think the dunlops are great. My cousins rear AVON on his Street Glide lasted 6000 and it was throwing chunks of rubber off when it finally gave out.

 

Thanks guys, will keep up the research and have about another 2500 before I change but just wanted to get as much info as I can, but again thanks for the help and every body stay safe and keep the chrome side up.