How many miles?

[BubbaZ-Isaac]

I'm leaving in 2 weeks on a 3500 mile ride from San Francisco to Vancouver to Kamloops to Banff to Glacier to home. Riding one up with gear.

I've got 2500 miles now on the OEM tires and I'm pondering if to replace the tires before I leave. Getting them replaced enroute will be questionable and a hassle and I don't care to ride on real worn tires. I don't think the rear will make it but not sure about the front.

What do you think?

 

[03silverbullet]

Since most peaple are getting between 6-8000miles on the rear tire and 10- 14000 on the front, you should be just fine.

Have fun on your trip.

 

[Bearly Flying]

Keep your tire pressures up in the 40 to 42 psi range will help extend the tire milage.

 

[Scab]

I got 8700 miles out of the stock stones. They were ready for replacement but not dangerous.

 

[odot]

I got 8700 miles out of the stock stones. They were ready for replacement but not dangerous.

8700? wow.....I only got to 7000 when I changed it and I had about a foot and a half of cord showing.... :glare:

 

[tmassey]

f they are OEM Bridgestones they should go 10000 miles, you have nothing to worry about.

 

[FlyingLow]

Lay off the burnouts :lol: .

 

[odot]

I don't do burn outs or wheelies....just a lot of acceleration....know what I mean?

 

[FantasticJohnR]

Too many generalizations made here- your tires will get anywhere between 3K miles to well over 10 k. The answer lies in your driving habits and style. Conservative superslab expect lots of miles. Backroads and/or aggressive style you will be lucky to make 5K miles. Also, some replace as soon as they hit the wear bars- others on this site think they should wear the wear bars out!

Only you know your style ect. If you have the money, you could always put on the new tires and then when they wear out put back on the tires with the 3 miles and finish them off.

Ride smart B)

 

[ShinyPartsUp]

Lay off the burnouts :lol: .

Not that I disagree with any of the advice, but I'll take a devil's advocate position and say that if cash isn't an issue, replace them. Or at least the rear. The peace of mind knowing you don't have to worry is worth it.

 

[ronjrieth]

I'm leaving in 2 weeks on a 3500 mile ride from San Francisco to Vancouver to Kamloops to Banff to Glacier to home. Riding one up with gear.I've got 2500 miles now on the OEM tires and I'm pondering if to replace the tires before I leave. Getting them replaced enroute will be questionable and a hassle and I don't care to ride on real worn tires. I don't think the rear will make it but not sure about the front.

What do you think?

I wouldn't hesitate to put the new on BEFORE I left! Keep your current tires and remount them later if you choose. But why suffer the anxiety of "wondering " if your tires will make it! Put the new ones on and enjoy your trip.

Ride Safe

Ron

 

[MCRIDER007]

What do you think?

I think you should measure the tread depth on each tire and then decide. Your tires probably started with 8/32nds of tread in the rear and 6/32nds on the front. If half the tread is gone then you definitely should replace them for your trip. I would want at least 5/32nds in the rear and 4/32nds in the front for a 3500 mile trip.

 

[BubbaZ-Isaac]

Thanks to all for the feedback. It is much appreciated. Having a sounding board is a good thing.

On balance I'm thinking to go ahead and start the trip with fresh set and put these back on at the next change.

By the way, has anyone ridden all or part of this route:

San Francisco to Vancouver to Kamloops to Banff to Jasper to Banff to Glacier to San Francisco

And has some tips or suggestions (preferably useful ones).

Sights not to be missed, roads that must be ridden, great places to eat, to stay. Whatever?

 

[catiadan]

I took off about a year ago from San Diego to San Francisco with about the same mileage as yours. When I got near San Jose and stopped for gas I was shocked to see chord showing on my rear and was fortunate to find a Yammi dealer in San Jose to swap both front and rear out for me.....bottom line, wish I had changed the tires before leaving San Diego. I am one of those around 3k per set of tires guys, but I ride quite aggressively with sports riders.

 

[HIGHLANDER]

By the way, has anyone ridden all or part of this route: San Francisco to Vancouver to Kamloops to Banff to Jasper to Banff to Glacier to San Francisco

And has some tips or suggestions (preferably useful ones).

Sights not to be missed, roads that must be ridden, great places to eat, to stay. Whatever?

I did a similar route a couple years ago, but headed more east before heading North, ( tend to avoid freeway slab whenever possible )

Headed east out of Redding on 299, N 395 to Pendelton, 11 to 12 across the Lolo pass to Missoula MT, West 90 back to Coue d'Alene ID, North to BC, then played for a week on 3A, 6, 23, 33 area of BC, all twistie stuff ! Never made Banff... too many tourists for me.

The Kamloops, Kelowa, Nelson, Nakusp, Kootenay area is fantastic, similar to the Sierras, lakes are miles long, and the mountains are much steeper. In fact they block the XM radio signal !

Try to catch a couple small ferries across the lakes (free) , bikes load first to the front, ramp drops at the other side, your first off with absolutely no traffic since the last ferry... zoomzoom...

Break out the maps and check all the roads out I mentioned, some great stuff along the way ! If you're hotel bound make your reservations for BC before you leave, there's not much up there.

 

[BBIII]

I'm in the same boat. I only get 4K on my tyres due to lack of right wrist control, and am planning a trip about the same time that starts in Sacramento to Portland/Vancouver WA for business for 3 days and then I'll just go back where the weather is moderate, to stay away from summer heat. Have to work on the 26th.

Do you want a riding partner for the first leg? When are you leaving? I'm riding from Sacramento to Vancouver for a buisness trip. The business starts on Tuesday night 6/20 at Jake's Famous Crawfish Resturant in Portland and then hotel in Vancouver, WA. You probally meant Vancouver, B.C. Right?

 

[weekend rider]

Why don't you try this ride on what you have until you get to the state of Washinghton and schedule a tire change with fjr goodies than you will know you have a good set of tires.

Ascheduled break from riding one day, it is up to you.....................

good luck on your trip :clapping:

 

[Mtn]

Hi Bubba

I would skip Kamloops , instead go to Veron and then head west on highway 6 to Needles.( suppose to be one of the best rodes in BC for twistys)From Needles up to Nakusp and then to Revelstoke.Have a great trip and post some Pics.

Regards Mtn

 

[Cal24Master]

Replace them before you go. You really want to spoil a great ride by having to worry about whether or not your tires are going to make it? I have 5000 miles on the stock stones, and I will not go out of town on another ride on them. Not to the wear bars yet, but close. A $140 tire at home will cost you $250 on the road.