Replace 2 rear tires for every front?

[concours]

Traction

or

Longevity
There is no free ride. Torque gobbles tires. Look at the rears on any diesel pickup.

Has anyone tried the Metzeler me888 marathon ultras yet? i've been happy with the Avon cobras (on my 3rd set) but i'll be needing a new set soon and i've heard the metzelers give you more mileage

 

[Blairbiker]

Traction

or

Longevity
There is no free ride. Torque gobbles tires. Look at the rears on any diesel pickup.

I've ordered a set anyway, i don't think there is any bad tyre nowadays as long as it's not a cheap set! the Metzelers are actually more expensive, but if i get an extra 1k miles out of them it will be worth it. if it doesn't handle quite as well as the Avons i will just ride a bit slower! if i really don't get on with them I'll go back to the Avons

 

[TURBO200R4]

in need of a new front and would like to get away from the 140 avon cobra.
and go back to a 150
any suggestions riding on a bald tire.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

in need of a new front and would like to get away from the 140 avon cobra.
and go back to a 150
any suggestions riding on a bald tire.

If you want to ride and it's raining, just pass.

 

[TURBO200R4]

ha ha
suggestions on a 150 17 tire?

 

[Journeyman]

For improved handling (due to the decreased rake), better performance, a less expensive and longer-lasting tire, go with the Exedra Max (240/55R-16). Requires very minor modification.

Mounting an Exedra Max rear tire on the new 3R = Better Handling

This is a DIY install of the Exedra Max on the new 3R. It requires minor modifications to the forward most rear fender and, if doing it yourself, a tire stand and Mojo Lever - I'd say about a two beer rating for time/difficulty. The result, in my opinion, is a less expensive tire that provides...

www.r3owners.net

 

[TURBO200R4]

For improved handling (due to the decreased rake), better performance, a less expensive and longer-lasting tire, go with the Exedra Max (240/55R-16). Requires very minor modification.

Mounting an Exedra Max rear tire on the new 3R = Better Handling

This is a DIY install of the Exedra Max on the new 3R. It requires minor modifications to the forward most rear fender and, if doing it yourself, a tire stand and Mojo Lever - I'd say about a two beer rating for time/difficulty. The result, in my opinion, is a less expensive tire that provides...

www.r3owners.net

Thank's that is the tire i run on the back but looking for a 150 70 17 for the front
Trying to get away from the 140 avon

 

[Journeyman]

Thank's that is the tire i run on the back but looking for a 150 70 17 for the front
Trying to get away from the 140 avon

I was really just responding to the post in general about going through more rear tires.

For the front on my Roadster I've tried just about everything, but keep coming back to the Dunlop American Elite Front Motorcycle Tire 140/75R-17 (67V). Not a 150, but if you're just trying to get away from the Avon that would, in my opinion, be a good choice. I'm not a fan of Avons- they tend to wear unevenly and cup.

 

[rocketpup]

Got about 4.5k miles on my '21 GT. Looks like I'll probably get about 7 or 8k out of the rear tire. Do most folks just buy a new rear and let the front go till the next change?

Have close to 40k on my 2020 GT. Usually get about 8 to 9 k out of the rear, however i NEVER use my rear brake, just the front, unless its raining.
The front lasted almost 20k. I dont know if the brakes are linked on this bike but the front seems to have twice the stopping power.

 

[Ice]

They are linked so don’t do burnouts using the front brake.