Tire wear question

[Zteve]

Here's my 2 cents:

I am convinced that hard acceleration and hard braking have the most effect on tire life.

Very true! And that is why I only get 7,000 miles out of a rear tire. I love twisting the torque out of the big girl.

[SeaSteve]

Obviously hard riding will cause more "scuffing" of the tires and faster wear than anything else, and BOY is it FUN!

I think the only improvement with increased tire air pressure is...Less tire contacts the road surface. More physical contact means more tire to wear off.

Here's a great Motorcycle Tire Wear information page.

[98valk]

I think the only improvement with increased tire air pressure is...Less tire contacts the road surface. More physical contact means more tire to wear off.

Less contact area will apply more force to that lesser area, wearing it more. I think it is a wash.

Consider filing a 2x4. If you file a flat area, it will take a lot to make any difference. If you file a corner, you will make a difference quickly. Either way, you are removing about the same amount of material.