Tire Wear Explained

**ringadingh** · 02-14-2011, 10:23 AM

Here is an interesting link that was sent to me earlier, I think it will help explain a few things on tire wear.

http://www.rattlebars.com/tirewear/index.html

AlabamaNomadRider · 02-14-2011, 11:42 AM

Some interesting reading. Checking tire pressure is the one thing we can do to extend tire life.

yoda · 02-14-2011, 10:39 PM

Interesting read. I have used that logic regarding left side front tire wear for years, but for some reason people still cling to the crowned road theory.

scott2007nomad · 02-14-2011, 11:22 PM

I was thinking of running a bit lower pressure in my rear tire in order to spread out the wear.
I'm currently run at least 40 lbs.

**ringadingh** · 02-14-2011, 11:44 PM

It does answer a few common questions that we all discuss here. Now if we could only find a way to make these tires last 30-40k.

unwind2 · 02-15-2011, 07:34 PM

Lots of info...thanks for sharing.

gigicou · 04-10-2018, 06:50 AM

Hi,

I want to change my rear tire on my Voyager 2013 , i love Commander II tire, but Michelin does not make the 170/70 -16 , i would like to change for a 180/65-16 , is it a good idea ? it is supposed ti fit !!! thank you

**smokier** · 04-10-2018, 08:11 AM

Great read, thanks for sharing!

**plumber63** · 04-10-2018, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gigicou

Hi,

I want to change my rear tire on my Voyager 2013 , i love Commander II tire, but Michelin does not make the 170/70 -16 , i would like to change for a 180/65-16 , is it a good idea ? it is supposed ti fit !!! thank you

Yes that is the one everyone is using on the back. Long wear , but grip not as good as some other brands on wet pavement. But all comes down to personal preference and driving style/habits.

mbarr10 · 04-10-2018, 11:54 AM

Thank You " Gigicou " for bringing this old thread back to the front. The article on the top was great reading. I also Just purchased the Mich commander 11 for my bike. Ran them on my 1500 classic and will run them again on the Vaquero. Stock tire gave me 5200 miles, I should get better than 10000 on the MC11. Hoping for 12000+. If I slow down some I should get it.

**smokier** · 04-12-2018, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mbarr10

If I slow down some I should get it.

If you don't, is it a speeding ticket or exhibition of acceleration?

Ride safe,
Smokier

mbarr10 · 04-12-2018, 09:16 PM

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If you don't, is it a speeding ticket or exhibition of acceleration?

Yes , Yes And Yup. But Damn I have fun and a Smile on my face every day I ride. I still average 25.7 in the city. It is a work in Progress, some day I will grow up. So My Grandchild tells me.

Ponitail · 04-13-2018, 07:51 AM

I just saw a post on facebook yesterday that said "If you haven't grown up by age 50, you don't have to!" Guess I'm safe at 58.

mbarr10 · 04-13-2018, 01:02 PM

Thanks Ponitail,

Quote:

I just saw a post on facebook yesterday that said "If you haven't grown up by age 50, you don't have to!" Guess I'm safe at 58.

If you read it on FB it must be true

**smokier** · 04-14-2018, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ponitail

I just saw a post on facebook yesterday that said "If you haven't grown up by age 50, you don't have to!" Guess I'm safe at 58.

Yup! right there with ya!

02-14-2011, 10:23 AM	#1
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Tire Wear Explained Here is an interesting link that was sent to me earlier, I think it will help explain a few things on tire wear. http://www.rattlebars.com/tirewear/index.html __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-14-2011, 11:42 AM	#2
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Tire Wear Explained Some interesting reading. Checking tire pressure is the one thing we can do to extend tire life. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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02-14-2011, 10:39 PM	#3
yoda Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 432	Tire Wear Explained Interesting read. I have used that logic regarding left side front tire wear for years, but for some reason people still cling to the crowned road theory. __________________ I used to be indecisive, but now I am not so sure... Yoda VBA #01311 SCRC Chapter 289 07 Nomad
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02-14-2011, 11:22 PM	#4
scott2007nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 513	Tire Wear Explained I was thinking of running a bit lower pressure in my rear tire in order to spread out the wear. I'm currently run at least 40 lbs.
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02-14-2011, 11:44 PM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Tire Wear Explained It does answer a few common questions that we all discuss here. Now if we could only find a way to make these tires last 30-40k. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-15-2011, 07:34 PM	#6
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	Tire Wear Explained Lots of info...thanks for sharing. __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing
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04-10-2018, 06:50 AM	#7
gigicou Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Val-D'or, Québec Posts: 17	Hi, I want to change my rear tire on my Voyager 2013 , i love Commander II tire, but Michelin does not make the 170/70 -16 , i would like to change for a 180/65-16 , is it a good idea ? it is supposed ti fit !!! thank you
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04-10-2018, 08:11 AM	#8
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	Great read, thanks for sharing!
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04-10-2018, 11:54 AM	#10
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,565	Tire wear explained Thank You " Gigicou " for bringing this old thread back to the front. The article on the top was great reading. I also Just purchased the Mich commander 11 for my bike. Ran them on my 1500 classic and will run them again on the Vaquero. Stock tire gave me 5200 miles, I should get better than 10000 on the MC11. Hoping for 12000+. If I slow down some I should get it. __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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04-13-2018, 07:51 AM	#13
Ponitail Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 150	I just saw a post on facebook yesterday that said "If you haven't grown up by age 50, you don't have to!" Guess I'm safe at 58.
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