So I was talking with a buddy of mine and he tells me he needs a new rear tire and I said why not get a set! And he said that the front tire is suppose to last for 2 rear tire life span or however you say. So I laughed cause I've never heard that! Is it true or is he trippin cause my tires always wear even together. Btw he rides a GSXR 600 lol
The Dunlop NTEC DOT fronts wear like iron. I usually get at least two rears to a front, and even then I am changing the front with more life left in it.
The street tires I have on now (Q2's)?.....we'll see.
So I was talking with a buddy of mine and he tells me he needs a new rear tire and I said why not get a set! And he said that the front tire is suppose to last for 2 rear tire life span or however you say. So I laughed cause I've never heard that! Is it true or is he trippin cause my tires always wear even together. Btw he rides a GSXR 600 lol
if you're on a track, that's fairly accurate. lots of riders buy tires in sets of 3; 2 rear, 1 front. i've done it myself.
if you're on the street, both tires will turn to stone at about the same rate. even tho one might have more meat on it, it will still be no good after a year and a half of street riding...
I ride what I call mainly "mildly" on the street. I have been buying BT16s. I get almost exactly 2000 miles per rear and 4000 miles per front. Works out well (but expensive as this year was 2 fronts and 4 rears) my routine is:
+2000 - miles rear tire
+2000 more - front and rear tire, change oil and filter, ...
repeat.
So OP, I don't think your friend is abnormal, except he has a GSXR. Really, I kind of like the 750s.
depends....my fronts wore out faster on my previous 08, all on one side. Very uneven wear. Couldn't find out why. Replaced with new front and rear lasted 5k street miles and 8 trackdays :fact
I got 2 rears to one front, some times 3 rears. On the street I would get 2 to 1 all the time. But because I switched between brands I would buy both front and rear
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