Speaking of tires...

[Mag7C]

How often do you replace your tires? I've had mine for about 5 months, and I'm not sure if they need changing.

The sides look fine, no cracks and still plenty of tread, but the center of my rear tire is worn down to where you can just barely see the tread pattern. Is this normal for the amount of time? I think I've done about 6,000 miles on it.

[High_Side]

Yep, it's done. Replace it now! Unfortunately there is no refund for the un-used sides....

[Forsaken]

I put about 5000 miles on both my OEM Dunlops and my Pirelli Diablos. I rode both rears down to the belts. This new Michellin Pilot Road looks like it's going to last a LOT longer. I've got around 1100 miles on it and there's not even a hint of a flat spot.

[Mintbread]

Flat spot?

[niterider]

That is about right. seems a little early to me, but if they are worn it is time. Cycle tires are made soft so they stick to the road better; therefore, they wear a lot faster than car tires.

[Joe Mc]

I'm no tire expert but I know some tires have dual tread compounds; soft on sides for good grip and harder in middle for long life. My Bridgestone S11's are like this. I don't see much wear at all after 3000 miles.

[niterider]

I too have about 3000 on mine are still very good. I don't do many hard take-offs or quick stops either.

[sapaul]

I could bore you to death with tyre tech, but I won't. Your riding style also determines your tyre choice. If you corner hard, ride hard, lean far and brake hard, you need a sticky compound tyre normally found on SBK and race bikes. These tyres will not last long. If you keep the bike upright most of the time then you need the tyre that has a harder compound in the centre and softer on the outside. Also pay close attention to tyre pressures. Many guys think that if you let the tyres down a little that they will grip better, sorry all this does is make the tyre get hotter quicker and increase your tyre wear. The tread pattern with the most rubber on the contact patch will wear quicker and be less effective in the wet. If you are an all rounder look for an all round tyre, if you are a tourer, same and so on.

[ZooTech]

My rear wheel is currently in the shop being fitted with a new tire. I managed to milk over 9,200 miles out of a Dunlop D220-ST in size 170/60/17, though I did breach the tread compound. The front looks like it will survive until this new tire needs replaced.

[sidecarguy]

i just put a new tire in the rear of the jawa

ill see how long it lasts but then with the sidecar

ur always upright so its hard to tell!!

i had to change it because i had out a racing type of tire

and it just ate the middle up so now i put a square kinda tire!

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