front tire replacement

[sean]

At 10,500 miles I will be replacing my rear tire for a second time. On average how long do the front tires last? I haven't replaced it yet, but probably will at the same time.

[dadragon]

Mostly the front tire vs rear tire is ratio 1 : 2

When you need to change the rear for the 3rd time, the front is ready to be changed.

[gn2]

My front tyre has 19,000 miles on it and isn't down to the wear limit yet, looks like it will last to around 22,000 miles.

[iceman]

sean - what make of tyre have you got fitted to the rear at present and how do you ride - high speed or commuting?

[sean]

The front tire looks OK. But, it seems easier to replace both now. I mostly use it for commuting, a 50 mile round trip at 55 to 70 mph. But, I have a couple of 500 mile round trips coming up, mostly at 70+ mph, some at 90+ degrees.

[gn2]

The front tire looks OK. But, it seems easier to replace both now.

If there's plenty tread left on the front why change it?

[sean]

You're right. If you've got 19,000 miles so far, I ought to be able to get more. I just don't want to get down to the belt like I did for the rear tire.

[ScooteringAbout]

If you have the cash, i'd change them both, especially with the longer trips coming.

[gn2]

A front is pretty cheap:
http://www.tyretectrading.co.uk/dunlop- ... front.html

But why throw away a perfectly serviceable tyre?
Just doesn't make sense to change before you get down to the wear limit.