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Old 08-08-2010, 12:08 PM   #1
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How long does your stock rear dunlop tire last? I only have 1,800 miles on mine and its to the wear bars! I do like to open up the throttle a lot though.
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Old 08-08-2010, 10:40 PM   #2
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I've got about 2,600 miles on my rear and its close to needing replacement.
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2000 miles til it's time for a new one for me.
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I love everthing about the Dunlop Sportmax except the mileage, so Im about to put a Dunlop Roadsmart on rear. I'll update on how it performs compared to the Sportmax.
Im hoping I can get the same performance with the added bonus of more mileage.
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How long does your stock rear dunlop tire last? I only have 1,800 miles on mine and its to the wear bars! I do like to open up the throttle a lot though.
I went 5200 but that was stretching it! I commute so I went for a good sport touring tire... a BT-021..gonna see how that lasts. Have about a thousand on that one and looks good so far. Handles the rain OK too!
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Old 09-03-2010, 01:57 AM   #6
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I just changed mine today..... Original tire lasted 5294 miles......
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hey quick, any corners up there. been in parts of kansas don't remember any turning.
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Old 09-03-2010, 11:26 AM   #8
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i get at least 10,000 miles out of a tire. you guys are animals.
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i would think your dr lic would be gone before the tire.
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The stock Dunlops on the '10s are ridiculously soft. Great for really aggressive riding, but I think they're overkill for the street. I think the next tires that I'll try will be aBridgestone BT-023 set.
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Old 09-03-2010, 02:18 PM   #10
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ordered my shinko 009 ravens last night. worked well on rex had 7000 on rear when i traded. needed replaced. had 9000 on front still looked good. not as sticky as these, but i don't ride that hard,yet. will keep you posted. front tire the same rear 200/50-17.
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