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01-15-2010, 11:43 AM | #16 | |
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01-15-2010, 12:09 PM | #17 |
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I have 12,000 kms on my rear Cobra and its not even half worn. Not too many twisties here in Southern Ontario. Two up riding most of the time.
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01-16-2010, 08:39 PM | #18 |
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I run 50 psi in the rear
I've been running 42 rear and 40 front. I'm not sure I'll go as high as you did but I'll start stepping it up some. Thanks for the suggestion.
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01-16-2010, 09:19 PM | #19 |
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40 front and rear for me.
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01-16-2010, 09:46 PM | #20 |
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Somebody needs to mention the Dunlop E3s Got 8000 mi on mine and while I haven't measured the tread I'd estimate over 3/4 tread left. I'll be surprised if I don't 16K on both maybe more on the front. Bias on the rear, radial on the front.
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01-17-2010, 03:21 PM | #21 | |
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I too thought that might be a bit much, but I tried it and have had no issues whatsoever. On the contrary, the tires have held up exceptionally well at those TP's and the ride has been very nice. Even after 13k, I still have some tread left of both tires, but will get my new set on soon regardless. Do what feels right for ya....but I will do the same on this new set!
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01-17-2010, 08:05 PM | #22 | |
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Your the first I've heard putting a radial in the front and bias in the rear. Everything I've read and heard is the opposite, radial on the rear with bias up front. |
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01-17-2010, 09:03 PM | #23 |
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Oops, I have bias on front and back. Got confused since the Dunlaps don't have a "B" in the tire size given on the side of the front tire but other sources do. My previous Michelins were also bias ply front and rear but for some reason I got them confused too in the post I just removed. In any event, got 16K mi on the Michelin 880 bias 160 rear I had previously and looks like I'm headed for that with the E3 too. |
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