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You were in the RZone
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No that's the JMZone.You were in the RZone
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I have NEVER gotten anywhere close to the miles you claim to get. I see other folks with the same claims, so I don't doubt you. I just have NO CLUE how you do it. My experience on two VFR 800s, was about 5-6K on a rear, 8-9K on a front for street tires. When I changed to an 02 1150 GS, 05 1200 GS, 07 1200 GS and now my 17 1200 GS, the experience has been the same. For the tires like Anakees, Tourances, etc,... that are more street oriented, I get mileage about like I got on the VFRs. When I switch to tires like the TKC 80, Shinko 805, or now the E07, I am lucky to get 2.5-3K miles at best if I baby them. I get about 5-6K out of a front. I generally run these tires at 32-36 psi front and 38-42psi on the rear. I don't go 100 mph everywhere I go and I rarely travel with lots of luggage. I usually cruise at 75mph in a 70 zone, even when on back roads. At best I might have one of my kids and my top case.
Now I am not one of those people that will run a tire bald, especially the more dirt oriented tires. When the tires get down to the wear bars, I usually change them at the first opportunity. Maybe that last bit beyond the wear bars lasts forever?
I've seen that tire track signature before myself.
It was black clay, and well, let's just say it was not goodI bet your boots looked worse than my tires did there too after it was all over with....
It was black clay, and well, let's just say it was not good
Dunlop Trailmax Mission: A 50/50 Tire That Lasts 8,000 Miles? - ADV Pulse
The elusive goal in designing adventure bike tires is finding the optimal balance between three somewhat contradictory factors: on-road performance, off-road performance, and longevity. Dunlop’s Trailmax Mission 50/50 adventure tire seems poised to rise through the ranks as a serious contender...www.advpulse.com
Of course there's little wear where the steps are. It's not in the center! I've never worn much off of a tire that far over.from ADV PULSE TEST...This is impressive! This tester is a hard-core rider too
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The front Tailmax Mission started with 6mm of tread when new (left). After 4,300 miles (right), it had 3.7mm of tread left.
Interesting it says the front Is 3.7 and the pic is clearly the rear unless it a two wheel drive bike Nd has a chain dr on the front.from ADV PULSE TEST...This is impressive! This tester is a hard-core rider too
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The front Tailmax Mission started with 6mm of tread when new (left). After 4,300 miles (right), it had 3.7mm of tread left.
I've been liking the rear I have. I just put the front on but very little miles on it so far. They work well and they're both reasonably priced and made in the US. Both wins in my book.Just had a new, full set of Dunlop Trailmax Missions installed on my Tiger 900 Friday. I did 300 miles on them yesterday. Mostly pavement, but some gravel roads as well.
Out of all the ADV tires I've tried, these have become my favorite. They just work well on pavement and basic dirt. Really good match for my Tiger 900 Rally Pro.
I was worried coming from the Anakee Wild in the front to the Trailmax Mission that it would be less planted off pavement, but after yesterday I didn't find that to be the case. I'm sure if I got into some deep gravel or sand, that I'd start to feel the difference, but in basic dirt and gravel, they seem perfectly fine to me. And then really nice on the pavement for an ADV tire.
Just had a new, full set of Dunlop Trailmax Missions installed on my Tiger 900 Friday. I did 300 miles on them yesterday. Mostly pavement, but some gravel roads as well.
Out of all the ADV tires I've tried, these have become my favorite. They just work well on pavement and basic dirt. Really good match for my Tiger 900 Rally Pro.
I was worried coming from the Anakee Wild in the front to the Trailmax Mission that it would be less planted off pavement, but after yesterday I didn't find that to be the case. I'm sure if I got into some deep gravel or sand, that I'd start to feel the difference, but in basic dirt and gravel, they seem perfectly fine to me. And then really nice on the pavement for an ADV tire.
You’re so, I found a bike and tires that I love these days. Where is the old Jarrett that I thought I knew? [emoji12]
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Different home, different job, different Jarrett??? First time a bike has lasted long enough in the stable to need new shoes. Chainged man??You’re so, I found a bike and tires that I love these days. Where is the old Jarrett that I thought I knew? [emoji12]
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