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(12-17-2020, 05:48 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: RandyB got like 19,000 miles out of his rear OEM Bridgestone, but like everyone else, only got about 6 out of the front if I recall correctly.
Mine originally had Dunlop's and I believe they lasted a little over 8000 miles. I'd run them again, but they were hard to get...then impossible to get. Switched to the Michelins which I really liked, but again became hard to get....then impossible to get.. Now I am on Pirelli Angel GTs. Also happy with them, but don't know about the mileage yet, and I've heard they are being discontinued in sizes that will fit our bikes ( and those aren't stock sizes.).
This was my report on the front.
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....1#pid13181
OK, here is where I replaced my first rear.
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....#pid214531
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the Metzeler front wears fast too.
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(12-17-2020, 01:21 AM)LakeWylieJoe_imp Wrote: My 2014 came with the Dunlops, which apparently aren't available anymore. I've had three sets of the OEM Bridgestones in stock sizes and have been happy with their performance, but not thrilled about the wear rate. I've gotten about 8,000mi out of each set.
A few weeks ago I mounted a new set of Metzeler Roadtec Z8's in stock sizes but will not be able to try them out until Spring.
Are there any other choices of matched front & rear sets in stock sizes?
LWJ, it's pretty much the BT-54 and the Z8 if you, like me, want to stick to OE size and radial. The (other) OE Dunlops may still be available.
I am liking these new BT-54s. Nice feel. But I am a backcountry, winding roads rider, usually just for pleasure, with little highway riding, so I think I may be looking get another front before too long if I stick with the BT-54. I'll keep y'all posted.
