Tyre Wear

That is odd, I’ve never had a bike where the front wears faster than the rear.
As you say, it’s usually about two rears to a front.

How’s it worn; evenly? Have you noticed any unusual handling characteristics or problems?

 

Seems very odd, especially if the rear is the same make. You’d think they’d be very similar compounds if not the same.

 

3: an incorrectly spelt version of tyre, usually by a Colonial

 

I’m in the same situation on my street twin. 4600 miles just over a year old and the front tyre will need changing very soon. The rear is good all pressures have been kept to what they are meant to be nothing odd in handling .

 

I am in the same position with my Street Twin. 5,500 miles and the front will need to be replaced soon. The rear tire has plenty of tread. Like you, I will replace the front only with same tire, then at maybe 12,000 miles replace both with something different. The front Pirelli is a bias ply tire, not radial. However the rear is a radial design. I will eventually want radials front and back. A lot of people seem to like the Avon Storm 3D XM tires.

 

I am in the same position with my Street Twin. 5,500 miles and the front will need to be replaced soon. The rear tire has plenty of tread. Like you, I will replace the front only with same tire, then at maybe 12,000 miles replace both with something different. The front Pirelli is a bias ply tire, not radial. However the rear is a radial design. I will eventually want radials front and back. A lot of people seem to like the Avon Storm 3D XM tires.

 

Same with my Street Twin.

 

On the Street Twin, front is a bias ply tire while the rear is a radial. Not sure if this has something to do with it.

 

Funny, when i looked over my speed twin at 1500 miles, i thought the front looked more worn than the rear.... maybe i am not going mad?