Having problesm with my front tire cupping! is this normal?, i had my front replaced at 5000 and the rear has Low wear. The front is cupping and now with the new tire, i have 8400miles and notice the cupping agane. Thinking my suspention isnt set right for my self.?? any sugestions thanks.!

Muffinman
CBR 600 RR 04

 

sounds like you need to check your air pressure more often.you should be running a minimum of 32 PSI in the front on the street and I never run more than 36 in the front, even thought the max pressure is 41 PSI, but that makes the tire wery stiff and the ride rough
Which Dunlops are they?? D208ZR or D208GP, or what??

 

Ya, while we're talking about tires...how fast should your rear wear out? With only maybe 4 SMALL burnouts on it? I only have around 3000 miles, and it's getting DOWN there!!!!!!!!!

 

I've read 3K to 4K is about right depending on how aggressive you ride. I have about 2400 miles on my bike and will probably need new tires at 3500 to 4K. I recommend changing both the front and rear tires at the same time even though the rear wears a bit faster. IMO burnouts are very bad for your tire and because doing them wear out down the center more then the sides and will affect the intended handling characteristics of your bike. I suppose this is OK if you just like to go fast strait but if you like to carve curves then try to avoid them. If you must do burn outs wait until just before you have to change your tires.

 

I've got 3500 miles on both front and rear tires. Both tires so far are in great shape. I don't burn the hell outta em but I def. ride aggressively. I've only noticed the middle of the rear tire flattening out alil, nothin crazy though. I'm runnin Dunlop D208's. I can't wait to try out the Pilot Powers. I'll prolly slap a set on after I get my wheels powder coated this winter when the bike's hibernating