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Tire Question

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by big_jake57, Aug 7, 2015.

  1. big_jake57

    big_jake57 Active Member

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    Hi all.
    Haven't posted in quite a while but I do check in regular.
    I have a tire question..........:wtf: No, I'm not gonna start a which is better argument !!!
    I have the original tires on my scooter yet, Electra Glide Classic, with Dunlop D 407 in size 180- 65- 16.
    I have just shy of 9700 miles on them and they still look quite good. I've never gotten over 9000 on a rear on any of my Harleys before. Wondering if you guys have mileage experience with these, and what I might expect. Would like to make the season on these, but am concerned they might be like some others I have had where they look like there are a couple thousand miles for sure left in them, then they wear out in the next 500 miles. Back looks as good as the front yet, and usually on my baggers I have gone two rears to one front.
    Any thoughts ??

    Thanks
    Doug
    big_jake57, Aug 7, 2015
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  3. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    You should get good results with the newer tire. I got 14,000 out of my rear.
    FLHTbiker, Aug 7, 2015
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  4. marc 55

    marc 55 Well-Known Member

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    I have a Geezer Glide Classic too and get just over 10,000 on rear tires and about 15,000 for a front tire. I ride two up 90% of the time and watch my tire pressure like a hawk.
    marc 55, Aug 7, 2015
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