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Message started by Southpaw on 03/06/11 at 21:17:49

Title: Replacement Rear Tire
Post by Southpaw on 03/06/11 at 21:17:49

Since it looks like I'll be down shortly with the new paint job anyway, I'm probably gonna pry on the wallet and replace the rear tire and do a few extras at the same time. I tried searching for the old threads on replacement tire opinions, but I guess its been long enough that they disappeared. Admitting to a short memory, assuming there could be some new info out there, and for the sake of all the newbees around, I'll ask for opinions again. My apologies to the board veterans if this is old hat, but for the rest of us it's still "spring training"!

What's the best replacement tire for the Savage? I know I only got 9K out of the original Dunlop, and as the Dragonriders will attest, I'm a far cry from the hardest rider out there. (But I'm working on it, and I hope to be back next year!) As always any opinions are appreciated!

Title: Re: Replacement Rear Tire
Post by verslagen1 on 03/06/11 at 21:29:00

9 to 10k is about what I got too.
If you want a 20k tire, you have to go with Metzler.

Title: Re: Replacement Rear Tire
Post by EJID on 03/06/11 at 21:52:21

744852534F574650270 wrote:

I know I only got 9K out of the original Dunlop

If it had a Dunlop on it and only 9k on the bike, that's at least the 2nd tire already. Stock are IRCs, but I think you already knew that.

I replaced my stock IRCs with Shinkos at around 6k and haven't really been able to put too many miles on it, but I'm much more pleased with the Shinkos than the IRCs.

I think tires are a personal opinion and you should go with what you think is right for the type of riding you plan on doing.

8-)

Title: Re: Replacement Rear Tire
Post by Wolfman on 03/07/11 at 01:30:53

Southpaw, i replaced my rear after a blowout with a Duro. Local harley shop sells more of them then any other tire. I liked the looks of the tread and so far have liked the way its wore and rode. Grips well and seems to be wearing well though ive only put abut 3500 miles on mine so far.
Price was right to, about 80 bucks for tire and mount. Ill be putting a duro on the front here before to long as well.
Ive got about 1 1/2 miles of gravel to get to the blacktop and i ride pretty hard to.

Title: Re: Replacement Rear Tire
Post by Boofer on 03/07/11 at 05:14:30

I have a Metezler 880 on front ($118) and Dunlop K555 ($94) on the rear. Metz Tubes ($15) Happy with both. $40 per tire installation. Local bike shop had Metz in stock . Ordered the Dunlop which took three days.

Title: Re: Replacement Rear Tire
Post by runwyrlph on 03/07/11 at 06:00:39

i agree 9000 -10,000 miles is quite good, about the most you can expect from most tires.
i got 3000 on the stock irc, 7000 on a kenda challenger and 5000+ with quite a ways to go on another kenda challenger now. I don't remember exactly what i paid - one was from ebay and one from bike bandit - i think they were around $60.

you can find a lot more tires in 140/90 vs. 140/80 and they fit fine. if it says tubeless, put your tube back in just in case! :)

Title: Re: Replacement Rear Tire
Post by Bubba on 03/07/11 at 06:30:30

Perelli's front & rear. You have to go with a taller tire on the back but I like 'em and it corrected my speedo error...con't know why, it just did. I also got them on sale which was a bonus which paid for mounting and wheel true.

Title: Re: Replacement Rear Tire
Post by Reelthing on 03/07/11 at 16:58:54

ME880's or DIE on all the bikes :)

Title: Re: Replacement Rear Tire
Post by gerald.hughes on 03/07/11 at 17:40:40

I have a little over 5,000 on the Metzler 880s and they look about the same as when I put them on the bike. You do have to take a little care with the Metzlers, because the want to be run at 40 psi, which is higher than most tires call for. If you ride them at the lower pressures, the handling suffers. I don't know about the wear.

Title: Re: Replacement Rear Tire
Post by Boofer on 03/07/11 at 18:47:58

gerald, It just shows how different we all are. Some think Metzeler is too expensive. Some run different pressure because of riding style, comfort, weight, etc...I run 30 up front in Metz--32 rear Dunlop K555. I actually think 40 pounds is dangerous. I am going with Metz on rear next time, but I do like the Dunlop. And I wonder about the Michelins. anybody? Boofer

Title: Re: Replacement Rear Tire
Post by gerald.hughes on 03/07/11 at 19:15:44

I run 40 in the Metzlers because that is what the company recommends for our bikes.

Title: Re: Replacement Rear Tire
Post by 12Bravo on 03/07/11 at 19:48:21

I have about 8-9000 miles on the Metzler rear tire and it still has plenty of tread left. I found that my bike handles better if I keep the air pressure in back tire at 40psi, anything less than 38 and the bike gets squirrelly in slow turns.

Title: Re: Replacement Rear Tire
Post by Southpaw on 03/07/11 at 20:31:30

EJID, You caught me in a mental lapse. I am still running IRCs. I was supposed to get the Dunlap on the back when I bought it @3800 miles but the owner had just put an IRC on "because you should never run mismatched tires on a bike - too dangerous" ::)
Runwyrlph, I've had mixed reviews from friends on the Kendra brand on wet roads. Two riders I know say the trade-off for the longer life is a tendency to fishtail after a rain due, they think, to a harder rubber. Could just be their riding style, they like to hammer! Have you noticed any difference in road manners since you changed? I hadn't considered a Duro as, until now, I didn't know anyone who ran them.
In the next couple of days, I'm going to see my local non-stealership mechanic that's going to mount my tire, on the off chance he's got a can't-pass-this-deal tire in his rack. If not I'll have to make my mind up on what to order. I kind of can't miss with the Metzlers, but I could sure use the difference in cost on more toys for this project. I'm kind of liking that solo seat that TheSnakeLady posted in one of her threads! :)

Title: Re: Replacement Rear Tire
Post by Wolfman on 03/08/11 at 00:54:13

Need to order your tire down here southpaw. My guy mounts em free if you buy from him. He dont jack the cost of the tire up either...lol

Title: Re: Replacement Rear Tire
Post by Arnold on 03/08/11 at 09:33:03

Anyone riding white walls? My bobber wants its next set white walls.

Title: Re: Replacement Rear Tire
Post by Southpaw on 03/14/11 at 18:14:16

Well, I got my Metzler by UPS today. I'll take the back wheel off Wed. and get it mounted and take some time to clean and polish the spokes while its off. Hopefully the weather will clear by then to put some break-in miles on it!
I'll probably start the paint job prep in the next week or so. Looks like I'm going with a GM Greystone Metalic color. I've got a mock up of my decal shark teeth made and will decide on that after I see how it looks on the tank! Anything to break this cold weather monotony. I'm gonna drag Spring to Missouri kicking and screaming if I have to! ;)