I have a 07 Classic, I am going through rear tires. I'm getting about 3500-4000 miles on a rear tire. I have changed from Dunlop to Michilian back to Dunlop, no change, I've monitored tire pressure etc. Is this a fact of life? or is there a cause with a fix? My 1st factory rear Dunlop tire went almost 10k any ideas?

 

I got about 8K on the stock tires on a FatBoy and I was complaining. I read that some guys on touring bikes are getting 20+K.

I am a Metzler guy for keeps since I think traction is incredible, but too early to speak about wear. Have you tried the Dunlop American Elite? I hear they are long lasting.

In any event, you are getting the least mileage I have ever heard. Do you put on smoke shows?

 

Dunlop E-3's are the longest lasting tire I've run, and I've run just about all the major brands at one time or another.

 

+1 on the Dunlop E3's... great tires!

 

Tyre life is partly down to brand and partly down to riding style. To make sure you're getting the most out of your tyres check vehicle alignment, wheel alignment, also that your pressures are suitable. If you are very heavy, or ride 2-up a lot, higher pressures may improve things.

However if you're only getting that mileage I suggest you are unlikely to get the higher mileages that some riders claim. Ride on and enjoy!

 

I am on my 4th set..I too was only getting 4,000 miles on the rear until I went with the E3s..

 

Thank you for replying. Has you tire life increased with the E-3?

 

There are many things that affect tire wear. Road surface, temperature, where you live, and how you ride. If you live in the mountains, where there are a lot of curves, or in the city with a lot of stop and go traffic, your tire life will be shorter than if you do a lot of highway riding. I live in the desert and most of the roads are flat straight highways. My brother lives in the mountains of North Carolina. I get about 2000 miles more out of a rear tire. We both have Ultras.

 

I get 20,000 plus per rear E-3. The last two were at 22,000 with a good bit of meat left on the bone when I caught a piece of metal. I think heat cycles have a lot to do with tire wear as well. When I fire mine up it is usually for 300-700 mile rides. I know a guy at work that runs E-3's and most of his riding is local, short rides. He gets about half the mileage I do.