[haleswd]

I know it depends on driving style, terrain, maintenance, and weather conditions, but how many miles do you guys typically get on a set of tires before you need to buy new ones.

 

[Gonzo1970]

Ive gotten no less than 11k miles out of Dunlop D404's unless there was a mechanical issue with the bike itself (ie: not the tire's fault).

With that many miles, and not even so much as a slow leak thru 8 sets Ive run (over multiple bikes) I don't see any reason to stop using them.

-Gonz

 

[blackdot]

With stock dunnies on my '06 1300R, I have run 12,000km on the rear and about 16,000km out of a front.

 

[mr1800t]

I have about 7000 miles on my stock tires and they are getting bad hope to make it till the end of summer and then I will get new ones in the spring. I do not ride hard and I baby it . I am looking for mileage not speed.:icon_chee

 

[Sixgun]

I got 16,500 out of the original Dunnies. I'm on my second set. No issues with Dunnies.

 

[bryanova]

I'm a Dunlop rider too. I changed my rear tire after 12,000 miles and my front after 16,000. I have used Dunnies on most of my bikes for a lot of years. I dont remember ever having a flat or slow leak, but i know luck plays into that, still i recommend them to anyone who asks. :mosh: Bry

 

[the_mav]

got around 11k miles on my dunnies, the back looks 2/3 good, but the front is toast on the RIGHT side..... that's because the guy that owned the bike before me had the rear suspension at 2 on the left and 4 on the right
i just ordered both tyres, as i understood would be better to change them both (despite low mileage, the bike has 4 years so the tyres started to get "old").
i'm switching to metz880 marathons... dyna 2oz front/3 oz rear; 40 psi front/rear should be fine i guess.

 

[lamaybl5711]

I got about 11k out of the stockers both front and rear. I went with a Metz on the front and have about 15k on it. It still has tread on it but each time I look at it I think it looks like it's very low on tread. I'll be replacing it soon I think. My rear tire has about 15k on it and shows no wear whatsoever. Granted it's a CT and from what I've read darksiders usually go 20 or 30k without any noticeable wear.

 

[shaker]

I got 4500 out of my rear dunlop, the front has a Metz with 8k and still looks really good.

 

[pme5280]

On past bikes, I usually got around 10k. But on my stock Dunlops, I now have 18k. My style must not be as agressive as it used to be. BTW, I've run 40/40 since the bike was new, whihc I think contributes to their longevity. Also, no cupping.
P

 

[DKilleen]

Weight is what kills tires on the X. I ride 2 up 90% of the time and went through 3 rears in the first 18,000 miles. The first Dunny only when 6,000, the two Metz went a little more. Put a CT on at 18,000 and am just replacing it now at 49,000. I get about 16,000 out of a front Metz.

Ride Safe:choppersm

 

[billcarr]

I cant say on an 18/x because i have not put enough miles on it. I average 20K per set on my Wing (E3's).

 

[hogcowboy]

got around 11k miles on my dunnies, the back looks 2/3 good, but the front is toast on the RIGHT side..... that's because the guy that owned the bike before me had the rear suspension at 2 on the left and 4 on the right

That's interesting about your rear shocks. My was set the same way and I know for a fact the previous owner never did anything to the bike except point it down the road. So maybe it's a factory problem and not previous owner. Just a thought. I can't imagine two different dummies doing the exact same thing. Well maybe I can at that.

 

[mooneydriver]

My stock Dunnies were replaced at 16,625 miles. I have a little over 8,000 miles on the Dunnie replacements and several thousand to go. Wishing you well.

 

[hpy50]

I only got 7,500 out of the stock Dunlops.I always ran 40/40. The front tire was worn out on left side (wouldn't pass inspection) and the rear tire was scalloped on the edges ( it would make a strange noise when cornering) The replacement Metz have 4000 on them and still look real good.

 

[ozzyman]

I currently have 8-9k miles on my front Metz 880 and it still looks great.

I have the same on my CT in the rear and it looks brand new. Hoping to get a ton of miles out of it.

 

[Donut]

I got over 18k out of my first set of stock dunnies.
But I was running 38psi in front and 40psi in rear.
I now am running Metzlers 880's and am running 40psi in front and 42pai in rear with 9K on them and they still look good.

Doug

 

[retroryder]

I have only 7k+ on my 06R and already have MM880's in the garage. I ride aggressively but don't burn rubber. I feel like they should have been good for more. I'm going with dynabeads and bought a 180/70 for the back just because it brings the 10% speedo error down under 7%, and is a 1/4" wider! By the way, when the tread gets thin it definately changes the grip, wet or dry, pretty significantly.

 

[Donut]

I have only 7k+ on my 06R and already have MM880's in the garage. I ride aggressively but don't burn rubber. I feel like they should have been good for more. I'm going with dynabeads and bought a 180/70 for the back just because it brings the 10% speedo error down under 7%, and is a 1/4" wider! By the way, when the tread gets thin it definately changes the grip, wet or dry, pretty significantly.

If you only got 7k out of them then what tire pressure are you running --32/36?? I'm guessing.

 

[On The Road Again!]

On my second front tire, which needs replacing sometime next season.. I got less than 9k out of two sets of rear dunlops, the stock ones. It was due to city traffic and heavy throttle. The third set of dunlops I got over 14k because of mostly highway miles and good curves. Got an 880ME on the rear now with over 1400 miles on it and personally enjoy it more than the stock ones. It's possible I put more confidence into these tires than the stock ones, but I do enjoy leaning on those curves.