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05-29-2007, 12:16 PM
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| |  Tire Wear 1997 Fatboy
I have a 97 Fatboy bought used in 2003. It came with Dunlop D402 MT 90-B16 on rear. I replaced that tire with the same in Dec. 2003 and put 6216.9 miles on it and replaced it again with the same tire June 2005. I currently have 5079.9 miles on that rear tire and it's looking worn. They've all shown even wear and seem to perform well. Is this about the mileage you should expect from a rear tire? Is there another tire that would provide equal performance with better mileage Posted by: kredfearn on Jan 1, 06 10:58:39 am |
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You'll hear every answer possible, here's mine...
In the past 29 years I've used soo many brands and styles I can't tell you all, but I can tell you that I've not been more pleased than with Metzler 880's, good ride, good wear even with dozens of burnouts, good handling...
Avon is my secod choice... |
05-29-2007, 12:17 PM
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I agree with fricsco-ridid the metzler 880's are the way to go, they're superior to the dunlops. I will say one thing though, the dunlops lasted me 23,000 miles before i had to change them and i believe maintenance had alot to do with it. Make sure everything is in alignment and always check your air pressure. Posted by: mtyevo on Jan 2, 06 7:54:56 am |
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I keep the tire pressure at 40 psi. I would think that an alignment problem would probably cause uneven wear-maybe not? 23000 miles--what maintenance besides tire pressure and alignment helped get that kind of mileage |
05-29-2007, 12:18 PM
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Riding like an old lady gets that kind of mileage kred,,,,,,,
Just joking, couldn't help it |
05-29-2007, 12:18 PM
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Ultra Classic running stock Dunlops, 12 to 14,000 on the rear, 24,000 on the front. Mostly solo, freeway. Changed front at 24,000, even though still showing 3/32nd tread depth at the center. Pressure at 38lbs at both ends, rear air springs set at 25lbs all the time. |
05-29-2007, 12:19 PM
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Kred, I don't why i was able to get the mileage i did except for what i mentioned. One thing to remember is always go by the manufacturers recommendations, not by the owners manual unless they're the factory tires. Balls to the wall frisco, balls to the wall! ! ! Posted by: mtyevo on Jan 3, 06 6:27:07 pm |
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I know a guy that only got 2,000 miles on a SE200 series.....................he rode it once a year
for five years. Maybe he should have moved it around
the garage more....given it some sunshine once in awhile. Posted by: CHUDFXD on Jan 7, 06 11:36:40 pm |
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I have a 93 FatBoy and just changed the rear dunlap out after 14,000 miles. Try using more of your front brake instead of the rear. |
05-29-2007, 12:20 PM
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Where did you read or hear that..??
Using the front or rear brake have nothing to do with tire wear, unless of course you are locking them up all the time...
Now, burn-outs, there's another story, year baby... | | |
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