irish2themax
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On my cross-country trip, I had a similar problem except with the outside tread. Both worn down to slick after 12,000 miles
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6k New front tires
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+Granted, the service manual states, "It is normal to see uneven wear on tires depending on how the vehicle is driven and road conditions. The front tires external or internal edges tread will wear unevenly depending on if the vehicle is driven smoothly or aggressively."
I ride very aggressively, but this kind of wear is abnormal, and, purportedly non-adjustable.
The stock tires could provide excellent mileage if the rubber didn't wear off in this fashion on only one edge.
http://www.roadkillonline.net/imagedb_images/35_10172.JPG
The Bridgestone Potenzas are doing okay so far, but I also anticipate their early death due to the supposed non-adjustability.
http://www.roadkillonline.net/imagedb_images/35_10178.JPG
Henceforth, my aim's gonna need to be expense vs. durability at this point...
Ride on.
Roadkill
I ride very aggressively, but this kind of wear is abnormal, and, purportedly non-adjustable.
The stock tires could provide excellent mileage if the rubber didn't wear off in this fashion on only one edge.
http://www.roadkillonline.net/imagedb_images/35_10172.JPG
The Bridgestone Potenzas are doing okay so far, but I also anticipate their early death due to the supposed non-adjustability.
http://www.roadkillonline.net/imagedb_images/35_10178.JPG
Henceforth, my aim's gonna need to be expense vs. durability at this point...
Ride on.
Roadkill
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
I'd like to know what tire pressure everyone is using in the fronts...the more the tire pressure, the more you are going to wear the middle of the tire...less rubber on the road...
I run 18 and 28 at this time but am considering lowering it a little for more riding comfort...
Firefly
Active member
17 and 26 here. My rear used to wear much worse in the middle-- so I lowered the pressure down to 26. My fronts had the 'inside' wear that others have seen--- especially the first set that I got around 12K out of. I do believe that rotating them will help in the long run.
Firefly
Active member
I was only going to post 2 of these but with those guys at your shop they'll probably add more to your load when the rear tire wears out!
What in the Wild Wild World of Sports are those ????
When i check my pressure i set them the same as you 18f 28r.
I have over 12 thousand miles on them, Fronts look almost new the rear only 25% worn.
cow pies:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
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MackeyMouse
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Worn front tires
I had mine rotated and an alignment at 4800 or more or there abouts. Alignment was off almost 1/4 inch. There doesn't seem to be any alignment machine available so my mech did it by hand. Figured I go on older back roads A LOT and the W factor is why they went worn on insides.Then to seems to be a thing with the :spyder2: Don't know how to fix it right permanently.
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
Ya know what...I'm gonna lower mine a little...I think 17 in front and 26 rear is fine...still above what BRP recommends. I used to be at 20/30, but the ride was sooooo hard...at 18, 28, still a little too rigid for my liking...I think the 13 in front as per BRP is a bit low, but if you go too far up, it might adversely affect tire wear...plus, it makes the ride harder and allows for more vibration, IMHO...
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