I thought it was time to change out my tire. Since I couldn't get another Michelin, I went with the Pirelli.
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I thought it was time to change out my tire. Since I couldn't get another Michelin, I went with the Pirelli.
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Good looking tire! What PSI are you running?
bob109
I run with 32 psi, as I will with the Pirelli.Originally Posted by bob109
Nice mileage for a rear tire
21 years Army (retired)
...been everywhere, seen everything, done almost everything.
IBA 80537
Thanks. How is your Michelin holding up?Nice mileage for a rear tire
Oh, I was reading past posts about the Darkside recently, and I came across your question. I didn't see it back then when you posted it.
I have about 20K I conservatively estimate on my Michelin Primacy Alpine 3. Last week I ordered a 195/55R-16 Pirelli Winter Snowcontrol Serie 3 Run Flat 210 from Tirerack.com for $162.00 shipped. Should be getting that tomorrow. I do have a spare wheel that I will have it mounted on.
I think I still have adequate tread depth left for the upcoming Franklin, NC trip. Here is a current pic of the Michelin that's on it.
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I played momentarily with the idea of getting another Bridgestone G704 radial but then came to my senses. Why pay almost twice as more for a M/C tire, when these car tires give you way, way better longevity, and the same (if not better) performance for cruisers as what we ride here?
21 years Army (retired)
...been everywhere, seen everything, done almost everything.
IBA 80537
I'm running 40psi in my Michelin CT but getting more center wear than I expected with 15,000. But, I think I'll get 30,000 out of the tire.
Tire pressue is a little to high. JMHO I run 32#
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I thought the CT's would get around 40K miles...…. no - yes??
40K, probably not. Maybe could have gotten closer to 30K. I needed to change it out because I was going on another cross country trip to Virginia. Which this trip ended up being 6K miles, so I'm glad I changed it out.
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