Street tires, are they durable?

Claireamber · 09-14-2012, 12:24 AM

Can street tires take a long time without getting worn-out. How can one prevent them from being worn-out?

2 dizzy · 09-14-2012, 12:26 AM

Originally Posted by Claireamber

How can one prevent them from being worn-out?

The easy answer is..... Don't use them. They won't wear out if you don't ever drive on them. Have a nice day.

RedKat600 · 09-14-2012, 02:13 AM

Thanks for the spam. Good to know you won't be back.

nsrg500 · 09-14-2012, 02:29 AM

Originally Posted by 2 dizzy

The easy answer is..... Don't use them. They won't wear out if you don't ever drive on them. Have a nice day.

FeralRdr · 09-14-2012, 06:08 AM

Come on guys. You know that the best option is to soak them in Armor All; puts the plasticizers back in them.

wsmc831 · 09-14-2012, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by 2 dizzy

The easy answer is..... Don't use them. They won't wear out if you don't ever drive on them. Have a nice day.

They will actually, rubber outgasses.

WaGigKPN · 09-14-2012, 08:31 AM

Wd-40

KNanthrup · 09-14-2012, 08:38 AM

It's all relative... what your definition of lasting a long time - ie. what kind of mileage? Generally you will sacrifice grip/performance for longevity in tires, although modern tire technology has changed that theory a bit with multi-compound tires (harder rubber in the middle for more durability, softer rubber on the shoulders of the tire for performance and grip while cornering). Take a look at Michelin's line-up, as they use the multi-compound construction in a lot of their tires. Pilot Road 3's, Pilot Power 2CT, etc. There are tons of manucaturers out there doing this but that's one example.

evander · 09-14-2012, 09:58 AM

I save my front tire as much as possible by lofting it in the air everywhere I ride. Police don't really like it but all the little kids give me thumbs up, especially when I'm up-on-one pulling a ton through a school zone and they are getting the fuck outta the way. At least I think it's a thumbs up.

Chrishil54 · 09-14-2012, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by Claireamber

Can street tires take a long time without getting worn-out. How can one prevent them from being worn-out?

A lot depends on how you ride. The speed, distance, road surface, weight of bike, weight of rider, passanger, riding style, tire type and aire pressure in tire will all impact on tire life.

I've heard that the Michelin Commander 2 tires claim a better life than average.

Just my two cents, if you don't need new tires at least once every year, you aren't riding enough.

WaGigKPN · 09-14-2012, 01:07 PM

People do realize that the OP is some kind of spammer right?

Fast Eddie 919 · 09-14-2012, 01:56 PM

I run my tire pressures 18 in the front and 19 in the back

bcj · 09-14-2012, 07:25 PM

nsrg500 · 09-14-2012, 10:53 PM

cobra525 · 09-15-2012, 06:36 AM

Put them on a Ducati, they seem to last forever.


09-14-2012, 12:24 AM	#1
Claireamber Newbie Joined: Sep 2012 From: Houston,TX	Street tires, are they durable? Can street tires take a long time without getting worn-out. How can one prevent them from being worn-out? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-14-2012, 02:13 AM	#3
RedKat600 Joined: May 2011 From: LaCenter, WA I Ride: 2003 Copper SV1K	Thanks for the spam. Good to know you won't be back. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by RedKat600; 09-14-2012 at 04:41 PM..


09-14-2012, 06:08 AM	#5
FeralRdr Shredder Joined: Aug 2009 From: Portland, OR Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: Nap of the Earth	Come on guys. You know that the best option is to soak them in Armor All; puts the plasticizers back in them. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-14-2012, 08:31 AM	#7
WaGigKPN Peg Dragger Joined: Mar 2012 From: Gig Harbor, WA I Ride: 2002 Honda VFR800	Wd-40 __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-14-2012, 08:38 AM	#8
KNanthrup Shredder Joined: Jul 2008 From: Issaquah, WA I Ride: '09 CBR1000RR. '95 R1100GS	It's all relative... what your definition of lasting a long time - ie. what kind of mileage? Generally you will sacrifice grip/performance for longevity in tires, although modern tire technology has changed that theory a bit with multi-compound tires (harder rubber in the middle for more durability, softer rubber on the shoulders of the tire for performance and grip while cornering). Take a look at Michelin's line-up, as they use the multi-compound construction in a lot of their tires. Pilot Road 3's, Pilot Power 2CT, etc. There are tons of manucaturers out there doing this but that's one example. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-14-2012, 09:58 AM	#9
evander Race Qualifier Joined: Sep 2006 From: N side Spokane I Ride: a Yamaha slayer real slow.	I save my front tire as much as possible by lofting it in the air everywhere I ride. Police don't really like it but all the little kids give me thumbs up, especially when I'm up-on-one pulling a ton through a school zone and they are getting the fuck outta the way. At least I think it's a thumbs up. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-14-2012, 01:07 PM	#11
WaGigKPN Peg Dragger Joined: Mar 2012 From: Gig Harbor, WA I Ride: 2002 Honda VFR800	People do realize that the OP is some kind of spammer right? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-14-2012, 01:56 PM	#12
Fast Eddie 919 Superbiker Joined: Jan 2009 From: Canada Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: GXSR 600	I run my tire pressures 18 in the front and 19 in the back __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-14-2012, 07:25 PM	#13
bcj Railer Joined: Jan 2008 From: teh rock	__________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-14-2012, 10:53 PM	#14
nsrg500 Shredder Joined: May 2011 From: Everett. WA I Ride: GS1150 Rat bike, NSR(G)500cc two stroke,CBR 900rr	__________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-15-2012, 06:36 AM	#15
cobra525 Novice Racer Joined: Mar 2006 From: Marysville, Wa I Ride: my race bike, poorly.	Put them on a Ducati, they seem to last forever. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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