[sscottab]

since i have always rode sport bikes till i bought my stryker i have been running metzler m3's on my 954 but they dont last long lucky if i get 4k out of them, i see the stryker has bridgestone tires on it just woundering how many miles i can expect to get out of them and recommendations on replacements.

 

[CntryUSMC]

Avon 240 seems to be the tire of choice here.

 

[Skwerlee]

I have about 5,500 on my Avon 240 and it sill looks new

 

[Blackvapor]

I have about 5,500 on my Avon 240 and it sill looks new

That's good to know. The Avon is on my list of mods, but I'm going to run the **** out of my stock 210 first.

Have you lowered your bike at all with your 240? I've got the Soupy lowering links on mine... I'm wondering how low I can safely drop it without constantly rubbing...

 

[_M_]

That's good to know. The Avon is on my list of mods, but I'm going to run the **** out of my stock 210 first.

Have you lowered your bike at all with your 240? I've got the Soupy lowering links on mine... I'm wondering how low I can safely drop it without constantly rubbing...

Lots of threads on here about lowering with the 240 on a stock wheel.

I've got the Dunlop 240. I like the tire grip and handling, but I don't like how high it pushed up the rear. It's not really wearing as well as I thought it would either. Probably around 5k miles on it and the center has noticeable wear.

Lowering is a must after putting the 240 on the stock wheel in my opinion... but I still think it's too tall in the rear lol

 

[bekohlko]

As far as mileage goes for the Bridgestones, I got 7K out of the rear and I'm at 12K on the front and it's ready to be changed. Avon Cobras or Metzler ME 880's seem to be the popular choices for replacements.

 

[Strykeback]

If you put a 240 on rim designed for a 210 then it stands to reason you are going have more center wear. You are creating less of a contact patch by pinching in the sides and making that arch more pronounce. I know the 240 is very popular here but creating less of a contact patch makes me believe I have less braking ability. I assume the 240 corners better because you roll onto that flatter part of the 240's side compared to the edges of 210, but when you roll back upright on the 210 you are back on the flatter part of tire with the maximum contact patch for braking. I am not a tire engineer but logically this makes sense to me. 240 owners feel free to chime in..

Sorry if I got of topic and hi jacked the thread.

 

[Skwerlee]

That's good to know. The Avon is on my list of mods, but I'm going to run the **** out of my stock 210 first.

Have you lowered your bike at all with your 240? I've got the Soupy lowering links on mine... I'm wondering how low I can safely drop it without constantly rubbing...

Yep I have the PCS links set on 2.25" drop. I took a dremel and lightly clearance a small portion of the lower belt guard to ensure it wouldn’t come in contact with the tire due to the 240/drop combo. Once you have everything in place it will be easy to see where you’ll need to clearance the belt guard. I also noticed that when I’d hit a large bump at speed the tire would lightly come in contact with two very small little tabs that hang from the underside of the rear sub frame...I just ground them smooth when I had the wheel off. Also, I got 10k out of my stock 210…currently have 15.5k on my front stocker and she still looks pretty good.

 

[Skwerlee]

If you put a 240 on rim designed for a 210 then it stands to reason you are going have more center wear. You are creating less of a contact patch by pinching in the sides and making that arch more pronounce. I know the 240 is very popular here but creating less of a contact patch makes me believe I have less braking ability. I assume the 240 corners better because you roll onto that flatter part of the 240's side compared to the edges of 210, but when you roll back upright on the 210 you are back on the flatter part of tire with the maximum contact patch for braking. I am not a tire engineer but logically this makes sense to me. 240 owners feel free to chime in..

Sorry if I got of topic and hi jacked the thread.

many threads on here discussing this very subject. I think the general consensus is you won't run into any of the issues you're talking about unless you go larger than 240. Honestly this bike should've came with the 240 from the factory. It corrects the inaccurate speedometer and handles SO much better.

 

[11Stryker]

Avon is the way to go till we here some reports on the Michelin coming out.

 

[toby]

I've had two stock Bridgestone, one Metzler Marathon ME 880 240 and a Dunlop E3 240 on mine and next week I will have the new Michelin Commander II tires front and rear 240 on.
The Dunlop gives you a more rounded platform. Rolls into corners similar to standard cruiser tires. The Metzler puts more patch to surface down due to it's 3 independent steel belt design and there is a noticeable difference. Metzler has been giving me 30% more life than other brands on all bikes throughout years. I haven't tried Avon because I'm told that they don't do well up in this area.
As for lowering, I've had mine at 2.25" but currently at the 1" because the Dunlop rolls further to manipulate corners and I was dragging pipes. Also for two up riding you want to grind the tabs of the underside of the frame as mentioned. If I had the adjustable links I would lower it to 1.5 or 1.75".:thumb:
Info and pics of the Michelin next week.
I also will be the first to be able to describe how two different brands of tires feel on the same bike brand new, not going from a worn out tire to a new one. Have only 2,000 miles on the E3.

 

[ca-crown]

Just a foot note, I just hit 9900 miles last night & am still on stock Bridgestones , they look like they will easily go another 2K w/out a problem & still have tread. I am shocked as I have never gotten that kind of mileage out of any M/C tire or bike & I have had MANY. I am a fanatic about keeping tire pressure right on the money & chk my tires @ least 2Xs a wk. I Am planning on changing to Metzler ME880s including 240 rear , I have used Avons before "Super Venoms" & even though I like the way they heat up real quick & handle good I have always got lousy mileage wear out of them.

 

[ca-crown]

FYI: Too bad Bridgestone doesn't make a 240/40-18, I now have 10,900. mi. on my stock Bridgestones & in 49+ yrs of riding M/C 's I've never gotten this kind of mileage out of a set of tires esp a rear tire, Truthfully I am shocked as most times I'm lucky to get 4500. miles out of a rear & 9000 out of a front. My current tires are probably good for @ least another 1500+.

 

[toby]

Wow Crown , that is a lot off Bridgestones. Anything different about the roads where you ride than before?

I have Commander II s front and rear on both bikes now and I'll tell you there is a night and day difference in handling and performance over the Dunlop and even the ME 880.
Don't know if I will ever get a fair estimate on mileage over the others though because they are repaving all the roads in the area. The Zenia bluffs raod they just started on and the Ruth Zenia road they should be done in lat August.
Speaking of Ruth Lake, got the bikes packed and heading down there soon as I close my computer.:nod: