Tire wear question

 

First let me say that, although I rarely post here, I have probably learned
as much from the regular posters here as I did in the MSF class I took a few
years ago. It hasn't always of a positive nature, but learning, nonetheless.

So, I have a quick question for all of you 20-30-40 year riders.  What kind
of mileage SHOULD I expect out of a set of Bridgestone Exedras? I ride a
Vulcann 1600.  Mixed riding - some highway, some not.  Probably about 75%
straight up and down - I won't wear them out from the sides, that's for
sure.

I have just over 5K on them now. I see BridgeSTONES beat up a bit on this
forum so what's the concensus on replacements?

Thanks for your help.

 

magikman45 wrote:

Good luck getting any sort of definitive answer.  Tire wear varies
*greatly* depending on riding style.

I used up the stock DunFlops on my Concours in about 7000 miles, while I
have heard of people getting far more.  I got about 12k out of my first
rear Michelin PilotGT, (and it was overdue for a change) but have heard
of people getting 15k+.  Got about 15k out of the PilotGT on the front.

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Outback Jon wrote:

Running high pressure is also reported to prolong life at the expense of
some traction.

 

On Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:28:50 -0600, timeOday


Running low pressure certainly shortens tire life drastically.

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Turby the Turbosurfer

 

wrote:

And tire pressure used.

Greg