I really don't know much about different tires brands and riding characteristics and have usually gone with manufacturer recommended tires, these are Dunlop Q2's and I replaced the rear 2000 miles of so ago. I like the Q2's and think they have performed well but I would like a longer wearing tire with like performance. They have 3 k solid good performance and I can get to 5 k or so look'in like this. I think the design of the B-King is very hard on front tires as I don't seem to get a whole lot more mileage out of the front then the back. I have a new front Q2 iin the garage - Just need to get it up on the stand and replace it...What are some longer wearing suggestions.
damn, I usually go 2 - 3 rears to 1 front.
Couple things - I may have given the wrong impression - up to 3 K the tire evenly treaded and symetrical but they reach this point and go down hill quickly. Also the picture doesn't show it but the left part of the tire is significantly more worn than the right hand side. I know this is from the bias of the roads. One thing that crossed my mind is that I ride about 66 miles round trip on interstate 66 miles commuting (flat basically straight) and ride recreationally fairly aggressively in the mountains to the west. Do ya think wearing the tires in two distinctly different ways may compromise the total wear life of the tire. If I only commuted I would definately go with a more wear resistant tire however dealing with the twisties I think the Q2's are a good compromise between super sticky tires and a good all around tire. Also, I have not got religion with respect to checking tire pressure and it could be a contributing factor. I think max pressure is 42 lbs and when I check - if It's around 36 or 37 lbs that seems to feel right to me. What pressure do you run your tires at front and back? Maybe I should be at 38 to 40 - Maybe I'm too low?!? I weigh 150 to 160 depending. For the record I did a quick check and calcuation and I believe this tire has 5900 miles give or take.
Well if you got 5900 miles out of a Q2 then I think you are doing pretty good, Because I never had a front last that long. They are not a real high mileage tire but they hook good, I usually run 40 in front and about 42 in back on mine.