Rear tire mileage

[Rayelljay]

First rear tire replacement on a 2011 RS SM at 16,507 miles....good or bad...?

[Chupaca]

your on the high side. That is good I got 19,800 miles but rode it down to the limit. Some have gotten more many less and the 2014 RT's close to nothing. I just put anither Kenda on lets see how it does...!!

[Deanna777]

I have a 2012RTS-SE5, I have 7,748 miles, and showing the first ware bars on my rear tire. Is this good or bad?


Deanna777

[ARtraveler]

I have averaged 15K on the rear tires. From my perspective, your doing very good.

[Deanna777]

I have averaged 15K on the rear tires. From my perspective, your doing very good.

Should I try for 10k on tires before I put on new tires?

Deanna777

[ARtraveler]

Should I try for 10k on tires before I put on new tires?

Deanna777

It all depends on how worn "your tires" are. I don't like riding on bald skins, so by the time my wear bars are starting to show some wear, its time for another new one.

We are currently watching the 2011 carefully. 13K miles so far, but the tire is "getting there."

[Eagle1]

We have a 2010 rt with12,000 on it now, with probably 3,000 to go.

[Bob Denman]

At over 16,500 miles: Outstanding!.jpg

Dee,
The tires will become more prone to hydroplaning as the center tread wears down... If you ride much in the rain; keep that in mind!

[Deanna777]

It all depends on how worn "your tires" are. I don't like riding on bald skins, so by the time my wear bars are starting to show some wear, its time for another new one.

We are currently watching the 2011 carefully. 13K miles so far, but the tire is "getting there."

So I should just keep an eye on the tires. Deanna777

[Deanna777]

At over 16,500 miles: Outstanding!.jpg

Dee,
The tires will become more prone to hydroplaning as the center tread wears down... If you ride much in the rain; keep that in mind!

Bob: yes, I will keep that mine about hydroplaning. Deanna777

[Bob Denman]

I agree with "AK"; it's better to keep good tires on a bike, than risk the consequences!

[03hdjill]

First rear tire replacement on a 2011 RS SM at 16,507 miles....good or bad...?

Wow.....I would have been thrilled. I only got a little over 8000 on mine.

[Bob Denman]

only 7,000 mile, on my OEM...

[jaherbst]

only 7,000 mile, on my OEM...

A lot of tire wear depends on how you ride and how much air you carry. Jack rabbit starts each time you startup will surely cause the tire to wear quickly. Some states also use different and more abrasive materials to build there roads.

Jack

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

At over 16,500 miles: Outstanding!.jpg

Dee,
The tires will become more prone to hydroplaning as the center tread wears down... If you ride much in the rain; keep that in mind!

....Bob rest assured Dee's tires are fine .......the " WEAR BARS " she is referring to aren't the ' wear bars ", .......Mikeguyver

[KX5062]

That's outstanding mileage from a stock Kenda. Of course, that all depends on how it looked at that mileage.

[gonker]

2014 5400 miles. Just got back from the smokey mountains. 2120 miles in 7 days and no interstates. Rear tire is now junk. Darn twisties. Darn torque. Darn fun. Anybody know of a dual compound tire that will fit? I am looking at the Kumo right now.

[Farmbanker]

Ok, I have just about 9k on my back tire. As I face the machine from the rear the right half of the tire is much more worn than the left side. Not much left as you can see from the pictures. I assume before I go to Sturgis this will need to be replaced....anyone think I can get another couple thousand out of this? I'm also assuming alignment must be off for this kind of wear?
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Looks like I will be getting a car tire for this as well. Now to decide on which one........


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[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Ok, I have just about 9k on my back tire. As I face the machine from the rear the right half of the tire is much more worn than the left side. Not much left as you can see from the pictures. I assume before I go to Sturgis this will need to be replaced....anyone think I can get another couple thousand out of this? I'm also assuming alignment must be off for this kind of wear?
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Looks like I will be getting a car tire for this as well. Now to decide on which one........


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......If that's your rear tire ( and it looks like it is ) ....this is not a good thing.....I haven't heard of a rear tire wearing more on one side .................Usually the rear wears in the middle first.! ! !.....Mikeguyver

[richie]

Just replaced all three original tires on my 2008 spyder, @ 22500 miles, and original battery.

[pellcitypete]

I replaced my rear tire @ about 10,000 miles. could have gotten a little more but..... I couldn't help but wear it out faster You are doing good.

[MouthPiece]

​Good

[Jeriatric]

Ok, I have just about 9k on my back tire. As I face the machine from the rear the right half of the tire is much more worn than the left side. Not much left as you can see from the pictures. I assume before I go to Sturgis this will need to be replaced....anyone think I can get another couple thousand out of this? I'm also assuming alignment must be off for this kind of wear?
ImageUploadedByTapatalk1404940557.414409.jpg
ImageUploadedByTapatalk1404940586.802892.jpg
Looks like I will be getting a car tire for this as well. Now to decide on which one........


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Just a thought. As I recall, you had to have some engine work done early on. If, they pulled your engine. They may not have realigned it properly. There is a special tool for doing so. Should that be the case? Then adjusting the drive belt to compensate for improper engine alignment yet have the belt track properly, could be the cause of excesive tire wear on one side.

[Lou]

6,100 miles on mine and won't pass inspection, I ride it pretty easy - 50% of the time is two-up - putting on a Kumho Ecst AST next week.