What sort of tyre mileage do you get?
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Fellow all weather commuters; what sort of tyre life are you getting from your daily ride?
I'm asking as the general salty greasy roads the last week or two have felt a tad slippier than normal; tyre pressures are fine, but upon closer inspection, I am rather close to the legal limit for my front tyre. The back has plenty of life left, although it only has about 3K on it since I did replace it on its own after I picked up a nail that came out the sidewall. My front has around 10K on it so not terrible mileage, but definitely shorter than the 15K+ I normally get out of a full set on the Sportster.
I'm mainly wondering if I should be content with it or not, and also use it as a bit of ammo with the other half since I have spent a tad on the bike lately due to a new clutch pack a few months back
I'm asking as the general salty greasy roads the last week or two have felt a tad slippier than normal; tyre pressures are fine, but upon closer inspection, I am rather close to the legal limit for my front tyre. The back has plenty of life left, although it only has about 3K on it since I did replace it on its own after I picked up a nail that came out the sidewall. My front has around 10K on it so not terrible mileage, but definitely shorter than the 15K+ I normally get out of a full set on the Sportster.
I'm mainly wondering if I should be content with it or not, and also use it as a bit of ammo with the other half since I have spent a tad on the bike lately due to a new clutch pack a few months back
I've not been a proper "all weather" commuter for a very long time but pre COVID I'd commute 7 months a year but would also ride ide during the winter months. I used Michelin PR4 then PR5 tyres and would get around 7,500 miles from a rear. That would have the rear down to just under 2mm. The front would have another 1000 to 1500 miles left in it but they would be replaced as a pair.
Grip from them was always good, wet or dry, cold or warm. (It was not uncommon for temperatures to be below 0 when I left home in Spring or Autumn) The resisted white lining until the last 1000 to 1500 miles and always gave lots of confidence.
Grip from them was always good, wet or dry, cold or warm. (It was not uncommon for temperatures to be below 0 when I left home in Spring or Autumn) The resisted white lining until the last 1000 to 1500 miles and always gave lots of confidence.
I don't feel QUITE so bad about it being around 10K on the front now. It is just very perculiar that it went from riding fine to suddenly the last two weeks feeling a tad slippy and cornering feeling a tiny bit wider. Although that could all be psychological, especially now that I know the front is worn so much.
As for Tricky getting only 2k and being worn - I'd be replacing my tyres every 2-3 weeks if I only got that life out of them; are the AV80's a softer material? I've only ever used Dunlop or Michellin; the Dunlops were great for miles/life but the wet handling was atrocious; the Michellins generally seem to wear a tiny bit faster but the handling is so much better.
As for Tricky getting only 2k and being worn - I'd be replacing my tyres every 2-3 weeks if I only got that life out of them; are the AV80's a softer material? I've only ever used Dunlop or Michellin; the Dunlops were great for miles/life but the wet handling was atrocious; the Michellins generally seem to wear a tiny bit faster but the handling is so much better.
DirtyHarley said:
As for Tricky getting only 2k and being worn - I'd be replacing my tyres every 2-3 weeks if I only got that life out of them; are the AV80's a softer material? .
The AV80 is dual compound so the middle bit shouldn't be as soft as the wear suggests. They have stayed a good shape and feel good still and they 'only' cost £170ish a set fitted so I can't complain too much but I will be going for a Road 5 or Roadtec 01 to get some more mileage next time.Gassing Station | Biker Banter | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff