OJ buys a new rear tire!

[OJ UK]

It's already been very road tested ............. but most folks on this site don't read what's already been posted in this or any other thread :yikes:..........Mike :thumbup:

It has to be remembered, Mike that the rubber compounds vary greatly between different countries (even when the makers say they are the same!). Also the material which the roads are made from plays a huge part in tire wear.

 

[Darren111]

Plenty of tread

Darren,
How are your tires holding up? Will you be needing to pick up some "new shoes", for your baby soon?

Hi Bob,

I have done 7000 miles since last November and I am pleased to say all three of my tyres have plenty of tyre tread. After close inspection of my tyres they are still like brand new. Bob does riding style make a difference to how long your tyres last?:dontknow:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

TOYO - T 1 R

I know what you're saying, and I do read lots of other threads and search for things.

I'm more interested in OJs experience as he's in the UK too so wil be riding on our roads in our conditions. Not to say someone in the US may not have experienced the exact same conditions, it's just driving in the US is quite different from over here.

For instance, roundabouts. We have them everyhere and they put a particular type of stress on the bike and tyre when exiting them fast. I've seen 2 roundabouts in all of my visits to the US. We also have a lot of tight twisty country roads, agan not that common in the US unless you live in certain states.

Wow hadn't thought of that :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: ..... So I suppose my 24,000 + miles on this tire is pretty much meaningless because of your criteria !!! ..... I'll guess I should remove my post :dontknow: ......:roflblack: :thumbup::thumbup:......Mike

 

[monkeyboymorton]

Wow hadn't thought of that :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: ..... So I suppose my 24,000 + miles on this tire is pretty much meaningless because of your criteria !!! ..... I'll guess I should remove my post :dontknow: ......:roflblack: :thumbup::thumbup:......Mike

LOL!!!

 

[cribby]

I thought the legal limit for tread depth in the UK is 1.6mm?

Ant

 

[OJ UK]

I thought the legal limit for tread depth in the UK is 1.6mm?

Ant

May well be but 0.4mm is almost unmeasurable with a standard type of tread depth gauge! ( ie the type the police carry!)

 

[OJ UK]

Cheers OJ, I'll be interested in your thoughts but from what Bruce says this will be a good choice.

I'm on 10K now but not down to wear bars yet. The Kenda has worn fairly even, not too much difference between sides and the middle.

I'm between this and the Yoko S-Drive JCThorne recommends.

Problem with the Yokos is that you can't get them in 225.....closest is 205, and we all like a wide tyre!!

 

[jcthorne]

Problem with the Yokos is that you can't get them in 225.....closest is 205, and we all like a wide tyre!!

If you are really making a buying decision based on less than 3/16 of an inch tread width, well ok. I do like the Toyo but they are not available in the correct size in the US.

The Yoko's actual contact patch is larger than the OEM Kenda even though the tread is approx 1/8" narrower. Its contact patch that generates traction. I can tell you from first hand experience the Yoko has significantly more traction than the Kenda.

 

[OJ UK]

If you are really making a buying decision based on less than 3/16 of an inch tread width, well ok. I do like the Toyo but they are not available in the correct size in the US.

The Yoko's actual contact patch is larger than the OEM Kenda even though the tread is approx 1/8" narrower. Its contact patch that generates traction. I can tell you from first hand experience the Yoko has significantly more traction than the Kenda.

Thanks! I didn't know that...how could I? My dealer now has the Toyo t1r so I'll have that fitted this time around and look at the Yokohama option later.