Author Topic: Tyre mileages (Read 7313 times)

robby boy · « **on:** 28 February 2013, 12:23:27 am »

SWMBO has just announced that there is sufficient funds in the piggy bank for a nice set of rubber for the new season, the bike is currently sitting on Bridgestone BT21's which were on it when I got it approx 6000 miles, I only use the bike for pleasurable weekend runs with some spirited runs through the twisties, cutting to the chase what kind of tyres are you guys running and what kind of miles are you getting out of them.

AdieR · « **Reply #1 on:** 28 February 2013, 12:35:01 am »

Mine is currently on BT020's (nearly new when I bought it last year), back is squared off with just over 2k (mostly motorway) miles. Due in for MoT shortly so it's getting a Conti Road Attack 2 on the back.

Grahamm · « **Reply #2 on:** 28 February 2013, 10:41:04 pm »

Quote from: robby boy on 28 February 2013, 12:23:27 am

what kind of tyres are you guys running and what kind of miles are you getting out of them.

I got 9,000 out of a Bridgestone 023 rear (mostly pleasure riding through the twisties) before it needed replacing. The front is still going strong at about 11,000.

bwizz · « **Reply #3 on:** 25 March 2013, 10:36:15 am »

6000 is very good mileage from any rear tyre, I found a BT 21 very noisy on my 600, I wore it out later on my thou where it was quiet, weird or what?
Inlaw and myself changed to avon storms ,they are good but I would not expect 6000 miles with them

robby boy · « **Reply #4 on:** 25 March 2013, 01:25:05 pm »

Thanks Bwizz, was looking at changing to Michelins don't know whether to go for pilot power ct2 or pilot road ct2, don't really like the feel of the BT21s as they have never really filled me with any confidence.

chaz · « **Reply #5 on:** 06 April 2013, 01:25:46 am »

I got about 4k on 020s (rear) gone onto maxxis but not worn out yet due to weather, seem to grip ok and a lot cheaper £185 instead of £250 a pair, so if I get 4k out of them I'll be happy.

update august 3rd, done over 5,000 miles now, the rear is ready for changing but can't complain about the handling, better than the 020s

Rashid · « **Reply #6 on:** 29 April 2013, 05:05:26 am »

Singapore being a tropical country, I guess tyres wear faster. Bridgestone BT023 180/55 10 months, 21000 km. BT023 120/70, 13 months, 26500 km.

positron · « **Reply #7 on:** 29 April 2013, 11:34:07 am »

You guys must be riding hard to wear tyres out in 3-5k miles, because as a mostly-motoway-commuter here in Ireland, I got 12k miles from a BT023 rear and BT021 front tyre combo - and I am nearly 15 stones / 90kg+.

Lawrence · « **Reply #8 on:** 30 April 2013, 08:55:48 am »

I got 12.5k out of my rear PR2 before it needed replacing due to a puncture

Had 17k out of the front one, but that's not far off needing a replacement now. Mostly riding in a straight line up and down the A12.

tosh23 · « **Reply #9 on:** 02 May 2013, 01:20:27 am »

great mileage and great wet weather Tyre...stonking in the dry....the best but they are expensive....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110-70-17-160-60-17-Michelin-Pilot-Road-3-YAMAHA-FAZER-600-Motorcycle-Tyres-/300886585559?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item460e3cf0d7

Punkstig · « **Reply #10 on:** 18 May 2013, 06:39:29 pm »

£'s per mile pr3’s are not expensive at all, minimum 15000 out of the rear

And good enough for the barons cbr1000rr on track plus 12500 miles!

http://youtu.be/eLPQSrwGxpY

Grahamm · « **Reply #11 on:** 18 May 2013, 11:13:43 pm »

Quote from: Grahamm on 28 February 2013, 10:41:04 pm

I got 9,000 out of a Bridgestone 023 rear (mostly pleasure riding through the twisties) before it needed replacing. The front is still going strong at about 11,000.

A follow up to this: Just replaced the Bridgestone 023 Front at about 12,500 miles. It probably would have lasted longer, but after doing a IAM Skills Day at Thruxton the right hand side tread had pretty vanished

lew600fazer · « **Reply #12 on:** 21 June 2013, 09:20:35 am »

Quote from: Rashid on 29 April 2013, 05:05:26 am

Singapore being a tropical country, I guess tyres wear faster. Bridgestone BT023 180/55 10 months, 21000 km. BT023 120/70, 13 months, 26500 km.

average for both tyres =24,000 km = 15,000 miles , tyres wear out faster in a tropical country??? I think you have done really well
Lew

JZS 600 · « **Reply #13 on:** 21 June 2013, 09:40:25 am »

I've got 10,000 on my front BT 023 with probably another couple ot thou left.
Put a 023 on the back 6K ago and loads of tread left. Im mostly communting so happy with that.

ChristoT · « **Reply #14 on:** 21 June 2013, 05:05:15 pm »

Got 6k - 7k out of a Maxxis Supermaxx rear tyre. Going on to Michelin PR3s when the rear gives up the ghost, it's not enough for my taste.

stevierst · « **Reply #15 on:** 21 June 2013, 05:14:42 pm »

My Fz1 ate a rear pr3 in a couple of thousand miles, I was in shock to see it wear away so quick! The front is still on after about 4k and still going strong.

ChristoT · « **Reply #16 on:** 21 June 2013, 05:21:07 pm »

Quote from: stevierst on 21 June 2013, 05:14:42 pm

My Fz1 ate a rear pr3 in a couple of thousand miles, I was in shock to see it wear away so quick! The front is still on after about 4k and still going strong.

Stop doing burnouts then!

stevierst · « **Reply #17 on:** 21 June 2013, 05:30:02 pm »

Quote from: ChristoT on 21 June 2013, 05:21:07 pm

Quote from: stevierst on 21 June 2013, 05:14:42 pm
My Fz1 ate a rear pr3 in a couple of thousand miles, I was in shock to see it wear away so quick! The front is still on after about 4k and still going strong.

Stop doing burnouts then!

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lew600fazer · « **Reply #18 on:** 21 June 2013, 10:07:39 pm »

Quote from: ChristoT on 21 June 2013, 05:05:15 pm

Got 6k - 7k out of a Maxxis Supermaxx rear tyre. Going on to Michelin PR3s when the rear gives up the ghost, it's not enough for my taste.

I know different bike but I had a Z1000SX until a few weeks ago, I never had them (PR3's) but mates did and they say never again, like me on that bike I ran with the older PR 2 fantastic tyre IMHO.
Lew

Ablackrose1989 · « **Reply #19 on:** 20 July 2013, 03:17:15 pm »

I had Bt 23's on mine only got 2.7k on rear front had about another 1k or so.
So far Ive done 7k miles on my metzeler z8's I swear by theese tyres I think I may be able to get another 4-6 k out of them. great in the rain and good in summer :
-http://www.flitwickmotorcyclesexpress.com/metzeler-roadtec-z8-180-55-17-motorcycle-tyre/

review:
-http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Products/productsresults/Tyres/2010/June/jun2910-metzeler-roadtec-interact-z8-first-impressions/

jason1 · « **Reply #20 on:** 20 July 2013, 03:42:35 pm »

Got Dunlop roadsmart on mine ( i know dunlop) got 7k out of rear and 8k out of front , which will need replacing as worn off centre and feels shite . Had battlax on when i first got bike , nice and grippy . But 3-4 k out of rear . Dont want to mix makes but want to change front to something else ???

JZS 600 · « **Reply #21 on:** 21 July 2013, 09:13:50 am »

Actually it's 13,000 on the front BT 023 and still looking OK!

robby boy · « **Reply #22 on:** 23 July 2013, 10:14:44 pm »

Went for Michelin PR2 in the end, had them fitted and the bike moted at the same time £235 all in (ride in ride out) only done 40 miles on them, bike feels planted but could not help notice the tyres were quite noisy, then again I was not wearing my earplugs, hope to get out for a spin tomorrow weather permitting.

Dimitis · « **Reply #23 on:** 25 July 2013, 12:07:16 pm »

[size=0pt]I have Michelin Pilot Road on mine. They were cheap £150 the pair and the paten give a more secure feeling in the UK weather, especially when riding year round for a 40 mile commute. I have done 15200 miles so far and the rear is at have now reached the point of failing the MOT the front is half way there, bit squared but the last moth started sliding a lot. [/size]

lew600fazer · « **Reply #24 on:** 26 July 2013, 02:26:31 pm »

Check out www.visorshop.com site should lead you to Crossans based in Newry co Down Northern Ireland. They have to be one of the cheapest suppliers on the web and there prices include delivery to main land UK.
I have had two sets of PR2's from them and even though it cost me £30 for fitting and balancing elsewhere I still saved money.
I have nothing to do with this company just giving them a plug as they are excellent..
Lew