Replace Front and Rear Tires Together? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Quake97 · 04-13-2006, 12:22 PM

I have the misfortune of needing a new rear tire because of a leak. The local dealer I take the bike to for service said it's best to replace both because of different tread patterns. Are they BSing me?

Joe

tequilasamurai · 04-13-2006, 01:02 PM

What if you were to put the IRC tire on the rear? Wouldn't it have the same tread pattern? I have heard if you change brands then you should get both tires of the same brand at the same time, but if you're just replacing the rear w/ another one just like it, then I don't see the logic.

jpwM50 · 04-13-2006, 01:15 PM

If your on a tight budget then replacing one tire at a time is ok so long as there the same brand and style. But its always better to replace both at the same time.

Quake97 · 04-13-2006, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tequilasamurai

What if you were to put the IRC tire on the rear? Wouldn't it have the same tread pattern? I have heard if you change brands then you should get both tires of the same brand at the same time, but if you're just replacing the rear w/ another one just like it, then I don't see the logic.

Ok, that makes sense than. Since he only had a Dunlop in stock, that must be where the comment came from them. I bought the bike in August of last year and am coming up on 2000 miles, so the tread is probably still ok.

By the way, what's the typical treadlife on a motorcycle tire? Thanks.

Joe

Shea · 04-13-2006, 09:18 PM

The front tires will generally out last the rear. I agree that if you are sticking to the same brand, you should be ok. I know that a front tire can last up to 1000 miles longer than a rear tire in some cases. Don't throw away money if you don't need too.

04-13-2006, 12:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Quake97 Newbie Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 24	Replace Front and Rear Tires Together? I have the misfortune of needing a new rear tire because of a leak. The local dealer I take the bike to for service said it's best to replace both because of different tread patterns. Are they BSing me? Joe

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tequilasamurai In Training Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: Blue 2006 M50 Location: West TN Posts: 120	What if you were to put the IRC tire on the rear? Wouldn't it have the same tread pattern? I have heard if you change brands then you should get both tires of the same brand at the same time, but if you're just replacing the rear w/ another one just like it, then I don't see the logic. __________________ 2006 Blue M50, rear fender mod, tank bra, chrome tank trim, cobra Fi2000r, V&H Cruzers, clear turn signal lenses w/ chrome bulbs, OEM engine guards, hypercharger w/ blue butterflies and stinger door, punisher skulls on sides and headlight

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jpwM50 Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: Blue M50 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 944	If your on a tight budget then replacing one tire at a time is ok so long as there the same brand and style. But its always better to replace both at the same time. __________________

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04-13-2006, 09:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shea Third gear and cruising Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Buell XB12Ss Lightning Location: York, Pa Posts: 521	The front tires will generally out last the rear. I agree that if you are sticking to the same brand, you should be ok. I know that a front tire can last up to 1000 miles longer than a rear tire in some cases. Don't throw away money if you don't need too.

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