How many miles did your 300 rear tire last? - Page 2

Finesse · October 25th, 2014, 09:41 PM

What the hell. We charge $67.50 to change a front or rear tire, plus the cost of the tire.

You got OWNED by the dealer.

RidingBear · February 24th, 2015, 03:26 PM

a bit of an old thread maybe, but for the record, my rear stock IRC lasted between 16.k and 18k miles of commuting (I'd have to check my maintenance log to check when I replaced it).
I scrapped my plan to upgrade and bought a new IRC. they are sticky enough for the freeway in california.

rojoracing53 · February 24th, 2015, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RidingBear

a bit of an old thread maybe, but for the record, my rear stock IRC lasted between 16.k and 18k miles of commuting (I'd have to check my maintenance log to check when I replaced it).
I scrapped my plan to upgrade and bought a new IRC. they are sticky enough for the freeway in california.

I got several thousand miles more out of the pilot road radial for basically the same price. As far as rear tires go I felt no difference in stability or traction even though ones a bias-ply and the other is a radial. Both tires handled like **** in the last 2k miles of theirife because of squaring. Those IRC rear are plenty sticky enough for the canyons and slower track riders, I was never able to break mine loose on the street at all. You made a good choice for your next 15k miles.

RidingBear · February 24th, 2015, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rojoracing53

I got several thousand miles more out of the pilot road radial for basically the same price.

I thought the pilots are more expensive? I saw them for like $160 rear and about $100 front. The IRC were $180 for both - the old, stock version. they have a new IRC version 2 out now. not a big difference and I'd pay it for having even more miles, but I thought the IRC were the longest running. my front tire has 20k on it and it's still good.

rojoracing53 · February 24th, 2015, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RidingBear

I thought the pilots are more expensive? I saw them for like $160 rear and about $100 front. The IRC were $180 for both - the old, stock version. they have a new IRC version 2 out now. not a big difference and I'd pay it for having even more miles, but I thought the IRC were the longest running. my front tire has 20k on it and it's still good.

Not sure how more expensive they are but as I've recommended countless times before. Stay away front bias-ply front tires and get a good radial. A front tire that last 20k isn't saving you much money but you take a big hit on performance. My pilot rear last me like 14k and my race takeoff front last the same right with it. There little point mounting a new rear to a front tire that's already 70% worn out. You would mute most the benefits of the new rear tire that way.

IRCs were the longest running till that pilot radial came out a few years back then it took point.

Hero Danny · February 26th, 2015, 11:38 AM

My tire has 3k miles, looks brand new.

Sirref · February 26th, 2015, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Hero Danny

My tire has 3k miles, looks brand new.

Mine was showing cords around that point....

Hero Danny · February 26th, 2015, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirref

Mine was showing cords around that point....

I only ride my bike hard maybe 10% of the time... mostly I just enjoy cruising around. Not to mention I got my bike late summer/early fall. So it was cold and I was always nervous about tire slippage on the cold pavement.

Sirref · February 26th, 2015, 02:28 PM

Danny, your wear is the norm. I have no idea how I destroyed mine so fast. The irc tires should last way longer than mine did, at least 10k miles...only thing I can think of is chirping the rear "launching" the bike and sustained riding in excess of 100mph. No burnouts or **** like that

LittleRedNinjette · February 27th, 2015, 08:54 AM

My rear tire is just about squared at just over 7k. Front still looks good though.

EsrTek · February 27th, 2015, 09:45 AM

Stock IRC tire in rear has about 7k on it, just barely starting to square off. However, I think that is mostly due to interstate riding 95% of time for last 1.5k miles, as the tires where fine looking at 5k.

Either way, IRC tires deserve to be replaced @ 1mile (especially if u plan to ride in rain)
I already have a road pilot 3 rear sitting in closet for this yr

LittleRedNinjette · February 27th, 2015, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by EsrTek

I already have a road pilot 3 rear sitting in closet for this yr

I have the Road 4s waiting to go on.

Hero Danny · February 27th, 2015, 09:59 AM

Yeah, Sirref I also hardly go on the highway with my bike. I like to stick to the back roads, more interesting that way.

allanoue · March 3rd, 2015, 02:26 PM

My first set of IRCs I took to the cords in 9k.
My second set of IRCs would not pass inspection at 6k
My pilot streets are getting close to 6k and look new

IRCs were like $15 dollars cheaper but last half as long.

My bike is for commuting
Easy math.

I do have much more confidence with the power streets but that maybe more to do with having the power street up front, so not germane to this thread.

APEmike · June 9th, 2015, 03:15 PM

Im at 3500 now and very significantly squared... Ill be lucky to get another thousand out of the back tire... I wonder why its wearing so fast? I commute 90 miles daily, 80% straight(ish) road between 60-75mph. Maybe I should stop the whole getting the back tire to skip around while braking thing....

CZroe · June 9th, 2015, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Alkeplar

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Originally Posted by adouglas

Bought my Ninjette with 1200 miles on it.

Sold it with 14,500 or something like that.

Original tire, plenty of tread left on the OEM Dunlops... didn't baby it, either.

I have no freakin' clue how people manage to go through tires so fast.

This is my 08 just before I sold it.

Not to highjack, but where did you get the rear swingarm...? It doesn't look stock. Could you PM me with details?

In case you never got an answer: that's the stock swing arm with a Sportisi version 2 hugger and swing arm cover from Indonesia. I have one too on the same color bike. It's fiberglass but they also make a carbon fiber version. The glass one is fragile, brittle, and often deforms, but it looks very nice.

CZroe · June 9th, 2015, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CycleCam303

My current diablo rear

Didnt see a track. And apparently I like lefts lol

Left turns are longer than right turns in places where we drive on the right. One extra lane's width forward and one extra lane's width to the left adds up to this.

accumack · June 9th, 2015, 06:07 PM

My IRCs lasted 6k miles my Pirelli Diablo Rosso 2s lasted 2500 miles I'm now on Michelin Street Pilot Radials and they are wearing well I believe i'll get better than 5k on them and grip almost as well as the Pirellis. They cost me $95 front $117 rear and $35 for mounting and balancing the pair off the bike from my dealer.

reggae5 · June 10th, 2015, 06:26 AM

I managed to get 11k miles off my OEM IRC tire's before I switched it out. Still have the original front tire at 13k now but getting close to needing a new one.
My new $55.00 rear tire. I only use my bike for commuting.

Rogue · June 10th, 2015, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by allanoue

290 was for just the rear

Wow, you really got taken advantage of! I paid $318 for a set of Rosso II's mounted, balanced, old tires disposed of - just rode up to the Ducati dealer and handed them the key, drooled over some new bikes for an hour, and rode home.

allanoue · June 10th, 2015, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Rogue

Wow, you really got taken advantage of! I paid $318 for a set of Rosso II's mounted, balanced, old tires disposed of - just rode up to the Ducati dealer and handed them the key, drooled over some new bikes for an hour, and rode home.

You are right, back in 2013 I was.

Thanks for the reminder.

APEmike · August 10th, 2015, 01:39 PM

Im down to the wear bars, almost to the bottom of the tread in the center now. 6,200 miles. Saving the $300 I need to get michelin 2ct front and rear, mounted and balanced...

APEmike · September 3rd, 2015, 11:47 AM

Replaced last thursday with a Duro 9somethingorother rock hard econo special because it was cheap and Ive been low on funds. 7044 final milage count on the IRC. Sadly this off brand touring/general-purpose tire feels just as, if not more stable at lean than the IRC.

Edit: just noticed its the same one as @reggae5 's new tire ^^^^

And we have the same swing arm spools... Weird....

reggae5 · September 3rd, 2015, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by APEmike

Replaced last thursday with a Duro 9somethingorother rock hard econo special because it was cheap and Ive been low on funds. 7044 final milage count on the IRC. Sadly this off brand touring/general-purpose tire feels just as, if not more stable at lean than the IRC.

Edit: just noticed its the same one as @reggae5 's new tire ^^^^

And we have the same swing arm spools... Weird....

Great minds think alike

October 25th, 2014, 09:41 PM	#41
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	What the hell. We charge $67.50 to change a front or rear tire, plus the cost of the tire. You got OWNED by the dealer. __________________________________________________ Instagram: @katie.baden

February 26th, 2015, 11:38 AM	#46
Hero Danny Inline 4!!! Name: Danny Location: MA Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.	My tire has 3k miles, looks brand new. __________________________________________________ Be careful. Remember you are invisible

February 26th, 2015, 02:28 PM	#49
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	Danny, your wear is the norm. I have no idea how I destroyed mine so fast. The irc tires should last way longer than mine did, at least 10k miles...only thing I can think of is chirping the rear "launching" the bike and sustained riding in excess of 100mph. No burnouts or **** like that __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

February 27th, 2015, 08:54 AM	#50
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	My rear tire is just about squared at just over 7k. Front still looks good though. __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

February 27th, 2015, 09:45 AM	#51
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	Stock IRC tire in rear has about 7k on it, just barely starting to square off. However, I think that is mostly due to interstate riding 95% of time for last 1.5k miles, as the tires where fine looking at 5k. Either way, IRC tires deserve to be replaced @ 1mile (especially if u plan to ride in rain) I already have a road pilot 3 rear sitting in closet for this yr __________________________________________________ My replies are intended for street riding only, plz do not provide track only replies. Visit my new MotoVlog Channel !!

February 24th, 2015, 03:26 PM	#42
RidingBear ninjette.org newbie Name: RidingBear Location: LA Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): ninja 300 Posts: 4	a bit of an old thread maybe, but for the record, my rear stock IRC lasted between 16.k and 18k miles of commuting (I'd have to check my maintenance log to check when I replaced it). I scrapped my plan to upgrade and bought a new IRC. they are sticky enough for the freeway in california.

February 27th, 2015, 09:59 AM	#53
Hero Danny Inline 4!!! Name: Danny Location: MA Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.	Yeah, Sirref I also hardly go on the highway with my bike. I like to stick to the back roads, more interesting that way. __________________________________________________ Be careful. Remember you are invisible

March 3rd, 2015, 02:26 PM	#54
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	My first set of IRCs I took to the cords in 9k. My second set of IRCs would not pass inspection at 6k My pilot streets are getting close to 6k and look new IRCs were like $15 dollars cheaper but last half as long. My bike is for commuting Easy math. I do have much more confidence with the power streets but that maybe more to do with having the power street up front, so not germane to this thread. __________________________________________________ Keep calm and ride on -Motofool Never quit on a rainy day -ally99

June 9th, 2015, 03:15 PM	#55
APEmike ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Tehachapi, CA Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 Posts: 160	Im at 3500 now and very significantly squared... Ill be lucky to get another thousand out of the back tire... I wonder why its wearing so fast? I commute 90 miles daily, 80% straight(ish) road between 60-75mph. Maybe I should stop the whole getting the back tire to skip around while braking thing....

June 9th, 2015, 06:07 PM	#58
accumack ninjette.org member Name: jim Location: texas currently in Temecula Valley CA Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): honda crf230l & 2013 ninja 300se wife has Honda crf230l & honda cbr250r repsol Posts: 222	My IRCs lasted 6k miles my Pirelli Diablo Rosso 2s lasted 2500 miles I'm now on Michelin Street Pilot Radials and they are wearing well I believe i'll get better than 5k on them and grip almost as well as the Pirellis. They cost me $95 front $117 rear and $35 for mounting and balancing the pair off the bike from my dealer. Last futzed with by accumack; June 10th, 2015 at 07:19 AM. Reason: spelling

June 10th, 2015, 06:26 AM	#59
reggae5 ninjette.org member Name: Bob Location: Crescent City Fl ( formerly Key West ) Join Date: Jun 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 92	I managed to get 11k miles off my OEM IRC tire's before I switched it out. Still have the original front tire at 13k now but getting close to needing a new one. My new $55.00 rear tire. I only use my bike for commuting.

August 10th, 2015, 01:39 PM	#62
APEmike ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Tehachapi, CA Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 Posts: 160	Im down to the wear bars, almost to the bottom of the tread in the center now. 6,200 miles. Saving the $300 I need to get michelin 2ct front and rear, mounted and balanced...

September 3rd, 2015, 11:47 AM	#63
APEmike ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Tehachapi, CA Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 Posts: 160	Replaced last thursday with a Duro 9somethingorother rock hard econo special because it was cheap and Ive been low on funds. 7044 final milage count on the IRC. Sadly this off brand touring/general-purpose tire feels just as, if not more stable at lean than the IRC. Edit: just noticed its the same one as @reggae5 's new tire ^^^^ And we have the same swing arm spools... Weird....

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