Tyre Wear

SIX SHOOTER · Feb 9th, 2008, 03:20 PM

My personal input...'08 FXD @9600mi, no tread left on rear. Mine takes a Dunlop K591, and my HD dealer quoted me $240 parts and labor to replace. Does anyone know FOR SURE weather or not nitrogen does in fact increase the mileage?

"just passin thru on two"

glider · Feb 9th, 2008, 03:35 PM

I don't think it's the nitrogen itself that increases mileage, it's the fact that it doesn't vary in pressure like air would with heat and cold temps that may get you a few more miles out of a tire.

smitty901 · Feb 9th, 2008, 03:41 PM

I know it works for my cars I have been using it for along time.
It runs cooler in car tires reducing wear.
I plan to try it on my bike next set.

Fourdogs · Feb 9th, 2008, 03:54 PM

Gentlemen...I live in the land of the "Grove pavement"...number one its heck to ride on if the guy got a little crazy with his depth setting while grooving it.The State and interstates like 44...55...70..are all grooved. So does this make a difference?..wish they would keep one lane smooth...Everyone knows what I'm talkin about right..I get about 10 k on the rear and 20k plus on the front...but 99 percent of my riding is two up.

Hobbit · Feb 10th, 2008, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluesssman

I think possibly, Hobbit, in the spirit of science, you need to put brand new tires on your 08 and come across the pond and see how many miles it takes to wear them out. I have a feeling you would have lots of people to visit!!

oh yes do you reckon i could visit everyone on 1 set of tyres

Fourdogs · Feb 10th, 2008, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hobbit

oh yes do you reckon i could visit everyone on 1 set of tyres

Yup...I reckon that would be just might fine...

Feb 9th, 2008, 03:20 PM	#21 (permalink)
SIX SHOOTER Start The Engine Ride: "just passin thru on 2" '08 Road King Classic Join Date: Feb 7th, 2008 Location: Virginia-East of the Blue Ridge Posts: 15 My Mood:	Re: Tyre Wear My personal input...'08 FXD @9600mi, no tread left on rear. Mine takes a Dunlop K591, and my HD dealer quoted me $240 parts and labor to replace. Does anyone know FOR SURE weather or not nitrogen does in fact increase the mileage? "just passin thru on two"

Feb 9th, 2008, 03:35 PM	#22 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,626 My Mood:	Re: Tyre Wear I don't think it's the nitrogen itself that increases mileage, it's the fact that it doesn't vary in pressure like air would with heat and cold temps that may get you a few more miles out of a tire. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Feb 9th, 2008, 03:41 PM	#23 (permalink)
smitty901 Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,418 My Mood:	Re: Tyre Wear I know it works for my cars I have been using it for along time. It runs cooler in car tires reducing wear. I plan to try it on my bike next set. __________________ The Infantry leads the way

Feb 9th, 2008, 03:54 PM	#24 (permalink)
Fourdogs Community Star Ride: 2004 Roadking Join Date: Sep 16th, 2007 Posts: 641 My Mood:	Re: Tyre Wear Gentlemen...I live in the land of the "Grove pavement"...number one its heck to ride on if the guy got a little crazy with his depth setting while grooving it.The State and interstates like 44...55...70..are all grooved. So does this make a difference?..wish they would keep one lane smooth...Everyone knows what I'm talkin about right..I get about 10 k on the rear and 20k plus on the front...but 99 percent of my riding is two up.

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