07-31-2014, 09:26 AM
(07-31-2014, 08:14 AM)Randy B_imp Wrote: With the amout of miles I got out of my rear tire it just wouldn't make sense tonme to change them at the same time. I got 9,000 mile out of the front and almost 15,000 from the rear and it probably could have safely gone a other 500 - 1, 000 miles, but I just don't take those chances.
yes - the rear Dunlop can last another 8K miles. I don't feel like throw the rear tire away at 8K miles. this is the reason I like Dunlop 205, very sticky and long lasting. Dunlop discontinues the D205, I wonder what is the replacement for it.
Many like Bridgestone BT 45/54, I assume they are as good.
(07-31-2014, 08:34 AM)Flynrider_imp Wrote: I recently had to make a decision as my Bridgestone BT-54 was bald at 6K miles. With the rear tire still looking new, I was definitely looking at just replacing the front tire. With my disappointing wear experience of the BT-54, I decided to go with a dual compound Michelin Pilot Road 3. Hopefully the dual compound composition will give me a better experience.
You mentioned the BT-45 in your original post. Unlike the BT-54, the BT-45 is a bias ply tire. That wouldn't be a good fit with a radial on the rear. While I've never had an issue with different brands front and rear, I don't think I'd go as far as to mix radial and bias ply tires.
Actually, if it weren't for the fact that I still had a BT-54 radial on the back, I would have gone for the BT-45. I've gone through 3 sets of them on my CB750 and they're excellent in both handling and wear.
6K for a tire is not good enough. I might just go back to Dunlop tire that give me at least 8K in front and 15K in the back. the d205 is very sticky, handle great. I LEAN my motorcycle at an angle on straight line for a moment, sound impossile but it is true.