Factory tire life

Dave · 08-09-2008, 03:25 PM

I'm running 41 psi in my 2007 factory equipped tires. What's kind of life expectancy should I average? 15,000?

ccmjr77 · 08-09-2008, 03:43 PM

You will be lucky to get much over 10K on the stones.
I have just passed 10K and need new tires now. Some only get 8-9K.
Good Luck!!!

reloader · 08-09-2008, 04:43 PM

Got 14,000 rear and 18,000 front on stock 06 stone tires. Probably could have left them on longer but unlike a cage I want plenty of deep grooves to spit the rain out.

bigdave · 08-09-2008, 05:04 PM

i got 7500 out of rear and 9500 out of the front changed to metzlers on my 07

rlfaubion · 08-09-2008, 05:05 PM

10,500 outta Stones - 13,500 outta Metzlers (rears), 24K outta rear brakes (thought I'd throw that in for free)

cactusjack · 08-09-2008, 05:33 PM

I got 11,000 out of my 2007 Bridgestones. Running Metzeler 880's now.

dkdixie · 08-09-2008, 06:18 PM

Changed the Bridgestone rear at little over 5,000....not entirely because of wear, but cupping.

Front has just under 8,000 and will have to be replaced soon.

moenko · 08-11-2008, 03:30 PM

May I just quickly hijack and ask what tire pressure the MOM calls for on the Bridgestones (my MOM is on order!!) and/or what pressure you guys maintain? Thanks - Moe

Yellow Jacket · 08-11-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by moenko

May I just quickly hijack and ask what tire pressure the MOM calls for on the Bridgestones (my MOM is on order!!) and/or what pressure you guys maintain? Thanks - Moe

Front: 32 psi
Rear: 40 psi

Most everybody runs 39-41 in the front and 40-42 in the rear.

moenko · 08-11-2008, 05:28 PM

Great, thank you Bob!!!

Yellow Jacket · 08-11-2008, 05:35 PM

I replaced the stock 'Stone at 7966 and it was flat and bald in the center.
I'm just shy of 12,000 on the front and it looks like it has a little life left. It's not down to the wear bars yet.

moenko · 08-11-2008, 06:44 PM

What will be the next tire of choice? ME880's ? Seem to be the most popular tires around.

I checked into Kenda tires, they are only half the price and since the lifespan is so minimal on bikes, I have a hard time spending my firstborn for a new set of slippers ::)

dkdixie · 08-11-2008, 09:16 PM

41 front & 42 rear

aj · 08-11-2008, 10:19 PM

Bigdave, when you changed to the Metz, what size did you go and did it effect your speedo? As I understand it the larger Metz 880 does a bit of compensating.

bigdave · 08-12-2008, 12:32 AM

i stayed stock size on front and went to the 180/70-16radial on back havent checked the speedo but seems to be more accurate

08-09-2008, 03:25 PM	#1
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Factory tire life I'm running 41 psi in my 2007 factory equipped tires. What's kind of life expectancy should I average? 15,000? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-09-2008, 03:43 PM	#2
ccmjr77 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 642	Factory tire life You will be lucky to get much over 10K on the stones. I have just passed 10K and need new tires now. Some only get 8-9K. Good Luck!!! __________________ ccmjr77 2007 Kawasaki Nomad 1600
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08-09-2008, 04:43 PM	#3
reloader Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 36	Factory tire life Got 14,000 rear and 18,000 front on stock 06 stone tires. Probably could have left them on longer but unlike a cage I want plenty of deep grooves to spit the rain out.
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08-09-2008, 05:04 PM	#4
bigdave Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burnsville, NC Posts: 1,589	Factory tire life i got 7500 out of rear and 9500 out of the front changed to metzlers on my 07 __________________ David "BigDave" Hall Burnsville NC VBA #477 2007 Red and Silver Nomad (traded 4/10/2014) 2013 Blue and Black Voyager
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08-09-2008, 05:05 PM	#5
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	Factory tire life 10,500 outta Stones - 13,500 outta Metzlers (rears), 24K outta rear brakes (thought I'd throw that in for free) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-09-2008, 05:33 PM	#6
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Factory tire life I got 11,000 out of my 2007 Bridgestones. Running Metzeler 880's now. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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08-09-2008, 06:18 PM	#7
dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,625	Factory tire life Changed the Bridgestone rear at little over 5,000....not entirely because of wear, but cupping. Front has just under 8,000 and will have to be replaced soon. __________________ Dick Campbell Blairsville, GA 2008 Red & Black Nomad 1600 (retired) 2009 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner (retired) 2013 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner 2018 CanAm RT Limited Spyder (Sold) 2014 Goldwing Roadsmith Red Trike (Sold) 2019 Goldwing DCT Roadsmith Copper & Black Trike VBA #243 Darkside #115 Patriot Guard Rider American Legion Rider
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08-11-2008, 03:30 PM	#8
moenko Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 477	Factory tire life May I just quickly hijack and ask what tire pressure the MOM calls for on the Bridgestones (my MOM is on order!!) and/or what pressure you guys maintain? Thanks - Moe
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08-11-2008, 05:28 PM	#10
moenko Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 477	Factory tire life Great, thank you Bob!!!
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08-11-2008, 05:35 PM	#11
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Factory tire life I replaced the stock 'Stone at 7966 and it was flat and bald in the center. I'm just shy of 12,000 on the front and it looks like it has a little life left. It's not down to the wear bars yet. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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08-11-2008, 06:44 PM	#12
moenko Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 477	Factory tire life What will be the next tire of choice? ME880's ? Seem to be the most popular tires around. I checked into Kenda tires, they are only half the price and since the lifespan is so minimal on bikes, I have a hard time spending my firstborn for a new set of slippers ::)
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08-11-2008, 09:16 PM	#13
dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,625	Factory tire life 41 front & 42 rear __________________ Dick Campbell Blairsville, GA 2008 Red & Black Nomad 1600 (retired) 2009 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner (retired) 2013 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner 2018 CanAm RT Limited Spyder (Sold) 2014 Goldwing Roadsmith Red Trike (Sold) 2019 Goldwing DCT Roadsmith Copper & Black Trike VBA #243 Darkside #115 Patriot Guard Rider American Legion Rider
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08-11-2008, 10:19 PM	#14
aj Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 419	Factory tire life Bigdave, when you changed to the Metz, what size did you go and did it effect your speedo? As I understand it the larger Metz 880 does a bit of compensating.
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08-12-2008, 12:32 AM	#15
bigdave Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burnsville, NC Posts: 1,589	Factory tire life i stayed stock size on front and went to the 180/70-16radial on back havent checked the speedo but seems to be more accurate __________________ David "BigDave" Hall Burnsville NC VBA #477 2007 Red and Silver Nomad (traded 4/10/2014) 2013 Blue and Black Voyager
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