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Message started by txhutch on 07/29/04 at 08:06:11

Title: Tire Life
Post by txhutch on 07/29/04 at 08:06:11

I'm getting close to replacing my 140/80-15 rear tire. My plan is to put the 140/90 on, and, since my ride is 70 miles/day in a straight line, I'm looking for a long-wear cruise tire to meet the need. Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Tire Life
Post by cphilip on 07/29/04 at 13:03:55

I never trust a long wear tire on two wheels. Too dangerous. Savings is not worth it

If you get 8K out of a set your doing good. 10 K tops. If your getting more then your risking safety for traction loss in hard rubber compound. Unfortunately you cannot get both. So I going to caution you against it.

Title: Re: Tire Life
Post by Greg_650 on 07/30/04 at 02:48:26

I second that.

Hard compund/high mileage tires are not as safe. That is the trade off and since you are a high mileage rider you'll increase your risk level by using them. Much better to buy a really good brand of tire instead, because they've already engineered a good compromise in mileage and traction.

I changed my IRC rear tire at about 6000, and now my Dunlop is still going strong after 7000 more.