Let's discuss tire wear

[CanberraR3]

Hey Binnsy, that would have been 'fun' in the wet you've been having. I must be more conservative when it comes to wringing it's neck. The tyre that is.

Got 4,800kms (3,000 miles) out of my last rear Metz but I could still see where the tread was meant to be (just) - until the final ride to get it replaced, that is. Hoping for better from the Cobra.
Maybe will get 9,000km (5,600 miles) from front Cobra but 8 (5) more likely.

 

[Binnsy]

Hey Binnsy, that would have been 'fun' in the wet you've been having. I must be more conservative when it comes to wringing it's neck. The tyre that is.

Got 4,800kms (3,000 miles) out of my last rear Metz but I could still see where the tread was meant to be (just) - until the final ride to get it replaced, that is. Hoping for better from the Cobra.
Maybe will get 9,000km (5,600 miles) from front Cobra but 8 (5) more likely.

Yeah, didn't want to cough up the $395.00 for the new rear! Got a bit snakey on the last ride so thought it time to replace ...

I was gonna give the Avon's a go but by Brother in law has them and he is not happy with the wear, seems to be shedding very quickly. Mind you he rides like a nutter

 

[Binnsy]

Daryl you are talking about your Bird right? The R3 aint no more.

It must be the Rocket eh? after all this is a rocket forum isn't it?

Hey Tomcat, one for the Brissy boys !

 

[HellFire]

It must be the Rocket eh? after all this is a rocket forum isn't it?

HAHA.... that was a good one~LOL

 

[TOMCAT]

ssshhh.. Dont tell them badass Thunderbird riders you've seen me !!!!

 

[CanberraR3]

It must be the Rocket eh? after all this is a rocket forum isn't it?

Hey Tomcat, one for the Brissy boys !

Touche Binnsy. That's pretty embarrassing, eh Daryl?

 

[RocketDaryl]

Daryl you are talking about your Bird right? The R3 aint no more.
I'm sure you still flog the new T-Bird, but those days of rubber just mysteriously disappearing leaving a stop light are behind you aren't they? LoL

If neither of them have any cupping or unusual wear sounds to me like it's wearing nicely for mostly long straight highway rides. I'm envious that you've been able to log so many miles already. I'm also jealous that Triumph chose sizes for the Bird that allow for Michelin, you know how limited us poor R3 riders are in choice.

I'd like your opinion on Michelin bike tires, thats all I ever put on our cars except for the MINI of course. They make a huge difference in ride comfort and stability on the family sedans but I've never had them on a bike, were never in my size. Do they do the same for your bike as on a car? Are they smooth and stable, more so than another brand?

No, I'm actually talking about the tires on my Tiger. The Bird has Metz Marathons. They have around 7K and are good to go.

I don't flog any of my bikes, never have. I had 5500 miles on the Bridgestones on my R3T at the time of the recall. They looked great and I would've easily been able to get at least 10-12K on them. They also didn't show any signs of the torque induced separation. I will say, however, that the replacement tires (Metz Marathons), felt a lot better.

 

[fat frank]

The 1600 Tbird with a good map using TBoy showed around 77RWHP and 100 torque. Those tires ought to get around 200,000 miles on them.lol

 

[JDuke1980]

are you running DS?
I got between 3 and 4k out of the metz. Running raptor DS now 10k on it so far with no visible wear.

Yes, DS
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[HellFire]

The 1600 Tbird with a good map using TBoy showed around 77RWHP and 100 torque. Those tires ought to get around 200,000 miles on them.lol

HAHAHAHA ... ! KA-POW!
I don't remember EVER having to replace the tires on that old Honda 100cc street bike either. LOL