RedNigel
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Where are the wear indicators on my rear PR3?????????????
Where are the wear indicators on my rear PR3?????????????
The wear bars on the rear are a moot point, I just realized. There is a 6" gash down the dead center of my rear, which is pretty much worn out at 7700 miles.
I can't tell if it is a result of some trauma or a tire failure, but I can see cords just below the surface
It almost looks lke the tire was torn a little and then started splitting
I'm pretty frustrated. I don't feel like I ride that hard, but the middle of the tire is dead smooth at 7,700. If you shine a light on it, you can still see a hint of the middlemost sipes, but they are gone
I feel good about the front, so I am going to buy something less expensive than a PR3 to get me to the next full set
I'm thinking about even buying a sub $100 Shinko...
What PSI are you running, and do you do mostly straight highway miles
And summer heat.I run my tires at 36/42 and check them regularly
Rear worn completely out at 7,700 miles
And like 95% of us, 90% of my riding is straight
All I can think of is the chipsealed Farm to Market roads in TX combined with 70+mph travel over great distances on superslab
I run my tires at 36/42 and check them regularly
Rear worn completely out at 7,700 miles
And like 95% of us, 90% of my riding is straight
I have a feeling these people who are getting phenomenal longevity from their tires are short shifting and cruising around at
4000 RPMs
Not bashing anyone who's getting great mileage...just speculating
I shift up between 4-5K RPMs and cruise at or above 4750 RPMs...I am not a harsh downshifter and I am easy on my brakes
All I can think of is the chipsealed Farm to Market roads in TX combined with 70+mph travel over great distances on superslab
After hearing the praises of the PR3, I am profoundly disappointed
I can't afford to buy tires twice a year...at least not top shelf ones
I am going to try a BT023 on the back to finish out the life of the Michelin up front...see how far the Bridgestone gets