accel_is_my_drug Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 I commute a lot in the summer, out of a 45 minute drive, a good 25 minutes is on hwy 33. I want a good sport touring tire that still has decent wear. I'm sick of getting a set of new tires every spring. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 If you only need them every spring your doing good. I use about three sets a year. What kinda mileage area you getting from a set 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 PR2's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drc32-0 Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 I agree with wicked94s10,I would be happy with one set a year.I go through two sets a year...at least.I've had 4 different brands of tires on my FJR and none of them got over 8000 miles.If you really want high miles you can do what some folks in the FJR community are doing...mount a car tire.They're geting about 30,000 miles.They refer to it as going to the dark side.It's not for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Uh, DO NOT MOUNT A CAR TIRE.Michelin Pilot Road 2's.You supposedly get 6-8k per set, which is as good as it gets from motorcycle tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Car tire is fine if you're on a wing or a harley...I push too hard in the corners for darkside... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Car tire is fine if you're in a carLots of excellent reasons that motorcycle tires look different that car tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 I got 8500 out of my conti motions. Most don't get that. I'm trying some pilot road 2s this time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 I got about 11000 out of my pr3s, I'm on pr2s now I would have to check how many miles are on them, they have a trip to maine and two tennessee rides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambam Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 What are the factors affecting tire longevity?The major ones I'm aware of:-Tire pressure.Torque.Riding style.Weight of bike+ rider.I've never got more than 4000 miles from Conti-motion rear. I'm amazed at the numbers being posted up here: you guys must be built like jockeys (or ride really carefully)!! I'm pretty big - 210lbs, run 36/38psi, ride moderately aggressively and my bike is a pretty torquey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Try a Set Of Pilot Road 2 or 3i got around 9k out of my last set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshfz.2008 Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 I've only got a couple thousand miles on my Conti-Motions, and they aren't showing any wear at all yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 checking tire pressure and keeping it at proper pressure is key to tire wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 What are the factors affecting tire longevity?The major ones I'm aware of:-Tire pressure.Torque.Riding style.Weight of bike+ rider.I've never got more than 4000 miles from Conti-motion rear. I'm amazed at the numbers being posted up here: you guys must be built like jockeys (or ride really carefully)!! I'm pretty big - 210lbs, run 36/38psi, ride moderately aggressively and my bike is a pretty torquey.Moderately agressively? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kritz Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Metzler ME880 Marathons have been good for mine. I got 12K out of the last set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buxnut Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 I just had a set of Michelin Commander II's installed. THANKS HOBLICK!! They are supposed to get excellent mileage life. Some sites claim 25k! (I will believe that when I see that) Went to try them out yesterday but couldn't because my battery only has 0.5 VOLTS!!! arrgh!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 I'm with Bam. If I get 5k from a PilotRoad2' date=' I'll be pleased.[/quote']Low end torque (twins), your throttle hand, and engine braking eat tires. I got 6,500 from a PR2 on my 1125R and I am not easy on tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Moderately agressively? I was thinking the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 if you rode with bambam, it would make perfect sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 They have ridden with Bam. That's why they're scoffing at his statement. I'd say Bam's riding style is "moderately aggressive". The funny part is.. that ride I was keeping up with him. That tells me he had plenty in the reserve tank. Sometimes' date=' Bam's riding is down-right frightening quick. He's no Flash-Bang Asian, but he can hold his own.[/quote']you shut your whore mouth! i'm going to just keep pretending like i'm the only one who has ever ridden with him even though i haven't ridden with him in like 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 well, you should be more careful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 I'm not sure how you describe my riding style.I rode with pauly most of the day, and granda080 on the coshocton adventure last year, in the slow group. I keep my tire pressure at 36 in the rear and 42 in the front, and ran soft luggage year round on my triumph. I had just alittle over 8500 miles on my conti-motions on my sprint 955. They sure took a beating, and kept coming back for more. They never once slipped or made me feel uncomfortable, except when I hit some tar snakes in a tsunami on 270. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Lots of excellent reasons that motorcycle tires look different that car tires.name a few while i show you pictures of my friend roger tearing it up on the dragon...are MC tires available in runflat? do they handle 30,000 miles on a bike this heavy? available in aquatreads? same grip while braking upright?no, no chance, not really, nope... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Metzler ME880 Marathons have been good for mine. I got 12K out of the last set.i had ME880s and after 4k miles they were barely scrubbed in....i woudlnt be surprised if i had gotten 12-15 out of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 name a few while i show you pictures of my friend roger tearing it up on the dragon... Sure no problem.The rubber compounds are much different due the the intended application.The carcass of a car tire is not designed to flex under the weight of a motorcycle and provide an optimal contact patch.A car tire will actually give a bigger contact patch when going straight, but a smaller contact patch while turning. This gives inconsistent handling. It may be a good choice for drag racing, but not for street bike riding.When transitioning from a left to right turn or vice versa, the round profile of a motorcycle will smoothly track from one side to the other. With a car tire the track of the rear end will 'jump' side to side by the width of the tire (try this at home with that spare tire in your garage), which could result in a crash.Of course a crash in no big deal when you just saved 175 bucks on a tire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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