Back Tire Changing Question?

[Nireen]

How many Km's do ya all get out of a back tire before having to change it?

[mousejunks]

Pirelli Diablos - 20,000km to 1mm tread, mostly highway riding.

[Nireen]

Wow I been changing my tire far to soon than?  The guys said I only have about another 2000 left and this tire was changed at about 6000 km's (back tire only)

Pirelli Diablos - 20,000km to 1mm tread, mostly highway riding.

[Nireen]

I will get a good picture of the tire to show.

Pirelli Diablos - 20,000km to 1mm tread, mostly highway riding.

[kneeslider]

I am getting 10,000kms on each rear tire.

I am using Michelin Pilot Pure SC.

[Nireen]

This was my stock tire which I changed around 6000 km and was told there was maybe another 1500km on it

[Nireen]

I just realized that my new tire I had put on to replace the stock on required 41 psi and not what my book says for the stock.  Do I go by the book or the tire?

[de dee]

tire preasure go by the book for riding comfort, and longer tire wear, high preasure gives smaller tire patch on the road,

[Nireen]

OK so I will than ignore what the tire says on it right? 

tire preasure go by the book for riding comfort, and longer tire wear, high preasure gives smaller tire patch on the road,

[hypophthalmus]

The PSI rating on the tire is the maximum that the tire can hold. What the book says is what's appropriate for your bike, and what you should do.

As far as the wear goes, there's bars between the treads indicating when it needs to be replace. There's one in the picture, and it does look like it's getting close.

That seems like it was worn pretty fast at 6000km.

[Nireen]

Yes and now my second tire has maybe another 1500 kms left on it and that will be about 6500 kms of riding.  So yeah why so fast!!!  Is this the normal?  I even bought a better tire the last time.

The PSI rating on the tire is the maximum that the tire can hold. What the book says is what's appropriate for your bike, and what you should do.

As far as the wear goes, there's bars between the treads indicating when it needs to be replace. There's one in the picture, and it does look like it's getting close.

That seems like it was worn pretty fast at 6000km.

[CROSSBOLT]

The Kymco's generally come with Maxxis which is both a notoriously poor tire and has a short life of about 8000 miles. I had 4000 miles to worn out on the second DT300i. Rear tires have it tough with constant power being applied. The dual compound tires should last longer. Almost ANY brand of after-market tire handles SOOO much better, too!

Karl

[Redk]

OK so I will than ignore what the tire says on it right?

The scooter company advises what inflation pressures should be for the tires installed so the scooter is optimal for the average rider.
It will be some sort of balance determined between comfort, safety, fuel mileage, and handling. It will be a range, to be adjusted for a heavier load.

A tire manufacturer will advise an inflation range that enhances best performance of their tire.

It is usually best to run what seems to be most popular for your scooter model.  There is a reason for the recognition.
Pls don't ignore what it says on the tire !
redk

[Nireen]

Not ignoring at all.  I have kept it at 30psi from the start.  I just wanted to know with the new tire I got if we go by what the tire say's or the book.  I now know we go by the book.  Now with me putting more weight on the back for my trip should I not give it a few extra pounds?

The scooter company advises what inflation pressures should be for the tires installed so the scooter is optimal for the average rider.
It will be some sort of balance determined between comfort, safety, fuel mileage, and handling. It will be a range, to be adjusted for a heavier load.

A tire manufacturer will advise an inflation range that enhances best performance of their tire.

It is usually best to run what seems to be most popular for your scooter model.  There is a reason for the recognition.
Pls don't ignore what it says on the tire !
redk

[Mr. Paul]

Hey Kat. Owners manual says 29 psi front and 32 psi rear. Strangely enough it states the same pressures with or without a passenger. I believe with your situation that it is safe for you to run 32 on the rear with or without a load. (But if you must, I would not add more than 2 lbs to the rear and never exceed the rating on the tires sidewall) Love your posts!