Front vs Rear Tread Life?

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02-11-2010, 04:23 PM

Junior2552

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Originally Posted by boredandstroked

Why change a tire that isen't worn out? Replace each tire as nessacary. The bike isen't going to do anything better with 2 new tires vs just replacing the one worn one. Hell I've even run different tires before without ill effects [pilot sport front, power rear, then power 2ct front with pilot rear, right now its a pilot pure front and power 2ct rear]

because he already has a new set, and if one is already bald, and the other is already more than half way used, why not put a NEW one on each end, and start over?? if you replace them at the same time, you don't run into a list like yours...with 3 different tires on at different times.

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02-11-2010, 06:27 PM

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At this point with the OP I agree, just have the new set mounted. But after that I would just replace em as needed. Now I do buy em in sets to save money, but on occasion buy the odd rear n have it mounted from my local bike shop (its good to support your local shop(s))

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02-11-2010, 09:45 PM

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I usually replace both tires at the same time, unless I really trash a rear (only happened once, too many burners). Typically I can find someone to buy my fronts for a small chunk of money, and I give the rear to one of my stunter buddies.

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