OEM Bridgestone tire life.

terryd · 07-15-2016, 06:38 PM

I've read that you can't expect more than 6000 miles out of the stock bridgestone rear tire but I have 3800 miles on mine and I'll have to change them before 4500, they're almost to the wear bars now. Anyone else experienced this poor of wear? I've kept them at 40 psi since taking it from the dealer. The only tires I've experienced this poor of mileage were were Continentals.

landman · 07-15-2016, 07:34 PM

you don't mention which bike you have but on the 2011 vaquero I had the tires went 4200 miles.

duffy · 07-15-2016, 07:36 PM

The Bridgestone's on 05' 1500 Classic went almost 15K before I had to change them (both at the same time). I would buy them again.

rozie · 07-15-2016, 08:08 PM

Good timing.... I just got home from my local dealer having the back oem tire replaced with a michelin commanderII size 180/65/16. the bike just turned 11,500klms. or 7150 miles. the wear bars were showing and I was running at 36psi as per the owners manual. the guy that changed it said he put 42psi in and to keep it at that pressure for max tire life. Ive only got about 50 miles on it so far and I like how it feels. also he adjusted the drive belt!!!

no more howling when riding at slow speed. its like some one pulled out a sore tooth you`ve had for 4 months!!!!

terryd · 07-15-2016, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by landman

you don't mention which bike you have but on the 2011 vaquero I had the tires went 4200 miles.

I have a 2013 1700 Nomad, so essentially the same bike minus the faring. At this rate that's one third the wear than the average wear from most other tires out there. Bridgestone should be embarrassed.

**cnc** · 07-15-2016, 09:07 PM

Besides the poor wear component, the OEM stones are not that great in the handling dept either.
Can't remember what Milage I changed them at on my 2008, probably around 7000 km, but I call tell you that the bike handled way better with Avon Cobras. Slow speed maneuverability improved as well as just falling into a corner with less counter steer.

**smokier** · 07-16-2016, 05:42 AM

Greetings,
Got 9600 miles off the rear 'Stone on the 2012. Where do you ride the most? SE Wisconsin's secondary's are chip-n-seal, which is fairly rough, wears a tire pretty quick.

Ride safe,
Smokier

Monkeyman · 07-16-2016, 07:03 AM

I don't know if Dunlop makes an E3 DUAL COMPOUND in a Kaw size but if they do, that's what I'd buy. The OEM single compound E3s on my Victory Vision lasted about 5-6k miles. I changed them out for the dual compound version and when I sold the bike @ around 14k miles, they still looked new. The Vision is at least as heavy as the Vaquero/Voyager and rode pretty aggressively.

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terryd Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Iowa Posts: 305	OEM Bridgestone tire life. I've read that you can't expect more than 6000 miles out of the stock bridgestone rear tire but I have 3800 miles on mine and I'll have to change them before 4500, they're almost to the wear bars now. Anyone else experienced this poor of wear? I've kept them at 40 psi since taking it from the dealer. The only tires I've experienced this poor of mileage were were Continentals. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	you don't mention which bike you have but on the 2011 vaquero I had the tires went 4200 miles. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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rozie Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: ontario canada Posts: 94	oem bridgestone Good timing.... I just got home from my local dealer having the back oem tire replaced with a michelin commanderII size 180/65/16. the bike just turned 11,500klms. or 7150 miles. the wear bars were showing and I was running at 36psi as per the owners manual. the guy that changed it said he put 42psi in and to keep it at that pressure for max tire life. Ive only got about 50 miles on it so far and I like how it feels. also he adjusted the drive belt!!! no more howling when riding at slow speed. its like some one pulled out a sore tooth you`ve had for 4 months!!!! __________________ 2015 vulcan vaquero ABS SE mettalic carbon grey 12in. windshield grasshopper driver backrest oem aux lights ram mount for gps freedom performance true duals tank bra saddle bag chaps kuryakin longhorn cruise pedals black isso grips chucksters risers k&n air filter ivanized VBA#03256
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07-15-2016, 09:07 PM	#6
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Besides the poor wear component, the OEM stones are not that great in the handling dept either. Can't remember what Milage I changed them at on my 2008, probably around 7000 km, but I call tell you that the bike handled way better with Avon Cobras. Slow speed maneuverability improved as well as just falling into a corner with less counter steer. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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07-16-2016, 05:42 AM	#7
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	Greetings, Got 9600 miles off the rear 'Stone on the 2012. Where do you ride the most? SE Wisconsin's secondary's are chip-n-seal, which is fairly rough, wears a tire pretty quick. Ride safe, Smokier __________________ You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!" 2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella" Brides Ride: 2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby" Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750 VROC # 10967 \| VBA # 3115
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duffy Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hot Springs, SD and other warm and dry places Posts: 1,043	The Bridgestone's on 05' 1500 Classic went almost 15K before I had to change them (both at the same time). I would buy them again.
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07-16-2016, 07:03 AM	#8
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	I don't know if Dunlop makes an E3 DUAL COMPOUND in a Kaw size but if they do, that's what I'd buy. The OEM single compound E3s on my Victory Vision lasted about 5-6k miles. I changed them out for the dual compound version and when I sold the bike @ around 14k miles, they still looked new. The Vision is at least as heavy as the Vaquero/Voyager and rode pretty aggressively. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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