The Yamaha Road Star Warrior Forum

Thanks for the kind comments and suggested topics but this is the last survey I'll be doing (sorry).

REAR TIRES
RESPONSES THROUGH JANUARY 31st 2008!
There's so much more info out there this year - Lets Talk Tires Again - Back Tires - *** End Meat.

2008 Rear Tire Survey Results:



Be Sure to Review the 2007 Survey:  http://www.rswarrior.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=47238

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The Questions Asked for 2008:

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Year Warrior:
Rear Lowered? Yes or No
Rear Spring: Stock or ?
Do you have air ride?
Raked Trees? Yes No
Riding Style (1=Careful 2=Average 3=Aggressive):
Riding Type (1=Local 2= Mixed 3=Touring):

For the tire on your bike now:
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer:
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM:
c. How many miles are on it right now?
d. Does the tread still look safe?
e. Is any cord showing?
f. Handling in Twisties (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent):
g. Handling in Straights (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent):
h. Handling on Freeway (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent):
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs?

For the immediately-previous tire (if any):
k. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer:
l. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM:
m. How many miles did you get?
n. Did the tread still look safe?
o. Was any cord showing?
p. Handling in Twisties (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent):
q. Handling in Straights (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent):
r. Handling on Freeway (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent):
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs?

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Definitions:
"Safe Tread" = Did it look safe to you?
"Handling" = In your opinion. For the way you ride.
"Survive Burn Outs" = Does it blow rubber chunks or wear instantly?

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Ouch, my head hurts! LOL!

Year Warrior: '02
Rear Lowered? No, unless you count my fat butt on it
Rear Spring: Stock? yes
Do you have air ride? no
Raked Trees? no
Riding Style (1=Careful 2=Average 3=Aggressive): 3
Riding Type (1=Local 2= Mixed 3=Touring):2

For the tire on your bike now:
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Avon ST
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200
c. How many miles are on it right now? 3700
d. Does the tread still look safe?yes
e. Is any cord showing?no
f. Handling in Twisties (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 2.5
g. Handling in Straights (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent):3
h. Handling on Freeway (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 2
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs? yes

For the immediately-previous tire (if any):
k. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Metz M3
l. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200
m. How many miles did you get? 4200
n. Did the tread still look safe?yes
o. Was any cord showing?no
p. Handling in Twisties (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 3
q. Handling in Straights (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent):3
r. Handling on Freeway (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 2
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs?yes

Year Warrior: '05
Rear Lowered? no
Rear Spring: 1k lbs.
Do you have air ride? only after refried beans
Raked Trees? no
Riding Style (1=Careful 2=Average 3=Aggressive): 3
Riding Type (1=Local 2= Mixed 3=Touring): 2

For the tire on your bike now:
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Avon Viper
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200
c. How many miles are on it right now? 4000
d. Does the tread still look safe?yes
e. Is any cord showing?no
f. Handling in Twisties (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 3
g. Handling in Straights (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent):2
h. Handling on Freeway (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 2
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs? yes

For the immediately-previous tire (if any):
k. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Bridgestone Battle axe
l. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200
m. How many miles did you get? 3600
n. Did the tread still look safe?no
o. Was any cord showing?yes
p. Handling in Twisties (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 2
q. Handling in Straights (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 2
r. Handling on Freeway (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 2
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs?unknown

Year Warrior: 2003
Rear Lowered? Yes
Rear Spring: Stock? No, 1000lb.
Do you have air ride? No
Raked Trees? Yes, 6 Degree
Riding Style (1=Careful 2=Average 3=Aggressive): 2
Riding Type (1=Local 2= Mixed 3=Touring): 1

For the tire on your bike now:
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Metz
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 240
c. How many miles are on it right now? 3000
d. Does the tread still look safe? Yup
e. Is any cord showing? Nope
f. Handling in Twisties (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 3
g. Handling in Straights (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 3
h. Handling on Freeway (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 3
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs? Not tried


For the immediately-previous tire (if any):
k. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Bridgestone
l. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 210
m. How many miles did you get? Swopped it before it was shot but about 4000
n. Did the tread still look safe? Yup
o. Was any cord showing? Nope
p. Handling in Twisties (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 2
q. Handling in Straights (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 3
r. Handling on Freeway (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 3
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs? Yes

Year Warrior:2006
Rear Lowered? yes
Rear Spring: Stock?no
Do you have air ride?no
Raked Trees? no
Riding Style (1=Careful 2=Average 3=Aggressive):2
Riding Type (1=Local 2= Mixed 3=Touring):1 to 2

For the tire on your bike now:
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Avon
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200
c. How many miles are on it right now? 7000-8000
d. Does the tread still look safe?no
e. Is any cord showing?yes
f. Handling in Twisties (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent):3
g. Handling in Straights (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent):3
h. Handling on Freeway (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent):3
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs? none were done

For the immediately-previous tire (if any):
k. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer:Dunlop
l. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM:200
m. How many miles did you get?2800
n. Did the tread still look safe?no
o. Was any cord showing?yes
p. Handling in Twisties (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent):1
q. Handling in Straights (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent):2
r. Handling on Freeway (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent):2
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs?yes, but burnouts were minimal and short lived

Year Warrior: 2004
Rear Lowered? Yes
Rear Spring: Stock? No
Do you have air ride? No
Raked Trees? No
Riding Style (1=Careful 2=Average 3=Aggressive): 2
Riding Type (1=Local 2= Mixed 3=Touring): 2

For the tire on your bike now:
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Pirelli Diablo
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 240
c. How many miles are on it right now? 2600
d. Does the tread still look safe? Yes
e. Is any cord showing? No
f. Handling in Twisties (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 3
g. Handling in Straights (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 3
h. Handling on Freeway (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 3
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs? None done

For the immediately-previous tire (if any):
k. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Metzler
l. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 240
m. How many miles did you get? 8050
n. Did the tread still look safe? No
o. Was any cord showing? No
p. Handling in Twisties (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 3
q. Handling in Straights (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 3
r. Handling on Freeway (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 3
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs? None done

I just mounted tire #36... Which one did you want to know about??
22 rear, 14 front

Year Warrior: 2002
Rear Lowered? No
Rear Spring: Stock
Do you have air ride? No
Raked Trees? No
Riding Style 3=Aggressive
Riding Type 2= Mixed

For the tire on your bike now:
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Avon (Storm)
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200
c. How many miles are on it right now? 2800
d. Does the tread still look safe? Yes
e. Is any cord showing? No
f. Handling in Twisties 3=excellent
g. Handling in Straights 3=excellent
h. Handling on Freeway 3=excellent
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs? NA

For the immediately-previous tire (if any):
k. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Avon (Storm)
l. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200
m. How many miles did you get? 4620
n. Did the tread still look safe? No
o. Was any cord showing? No
p. Handling in Twisties 3=excellent
q. Handling in Straights 3=excellent
r. Handling on Freeway 3=excellent
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs? NA

For the immediately-previous tire (if any):
k. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Shinko (Advance 005)
l. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200
m. How many miles did you get? 2810
n. Did the tread still look safe? Yes
o. Was any cord showing? No
p. Handling in Twisties 2=acceptable
q. Handling in Straights 3=excellent
r. Handling on Freeway 3=excellent
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs? NA

JFS&G:
The first Car Tire:
k. Tire Manufacturer: Nexxen N3000
l. Tire Width in MM: 225/45 Zr17
m. How many miles did you get? 21,680
n. Did the tread still look safe? Yes
o. Was any cord showing? No
p. Handling in Twisties 2=acceptable
Under 5mph, it's a handfull.
q. Handling in Straights 3=excellent (Just a lil unstable above 110
r. Handling on Freeway 3=excellent
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs? Yes (When I could keep the front from pushing.

Year Warrior: 2002
Rear Lowered? No
Rear Spring: Eibach 1000#
Do you have air ride? No
Raked Trees? No
Riding Style (1=Careful 2=Average 3=Aggressive): Average
Riding Type (1=Local 2= Mixed 3=Touring): Mixed

For the tire on your bike now:
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Dunlop
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200
c. How many miles are on it right now? 15
d. Does the tread still look safe? Yes
e. Is any cord showing? No
f. Handling in Twisties (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): Excellent
g. Handling in Straights (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): Excellent
h. Handling on Freeway (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): Excellnt
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs? N/A

For the immediately-previous tire (if any):
k. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Dunlop
l. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200
m. How many miles did you get? 5,300
n. Did the tread still look safe? No
o. Was any cord showing? Beginning to show
p. Handling in Twisties (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): Excellent
q. Handling in Straights (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): Excellent
r. Handling on Freeway (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): Excellent
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs? N/A

Wow. Thank you all. These first few posts encompass a lot of experience. Please feel free to share your experience too. Just highlight the top post with your mouse and copy it, then paste it into your "REPLY TO TOPIC" and insert your data.

Maybe you'd be so kind as to pass the word around so there's as much info on as many different rear tires as possible because this kind of archived 'inside info' is hard to beat when it comes time to invest in a new tire!

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Year Warrior: 07
Rear Lowered? no
Rear Spring: Stock?
Do you have air ride? no
Raked Trees? No
Riding Style 2=Average
Riding Type Mixed

For the tire on your bike now:
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Avon
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 210
c. How many miles are on it right now? 1200
d. Does the tread still look safe?yes
e. Is any cord showing?no
f. Handling in Twisties 3=excellent
g. Handling in Straights 3=excellent
h. Handling on Freeway 3=excellent
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs? Don't know

For the immediately-previous tire (if any):
k. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Bridgestone
l. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200
m. How many miles did you get? 6500
n. Did the tread still look safe?no
o. Was any cord showing?no
p. Handling in Twisties excellent
q. Handling in Straights excellent
r. Handling on Freeway excellent
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs?Don't know

Man that was alot of work[]

Year Warrior: 2005
Rear Lowered? Yes No
Rear Spring: Stock? Eibach 1000#
Do you have air ride? No
Raked Trees? Yes No
Riding Style (1=Careful 2=Average 3=Aggressive): 2 to 3
Riding Type (1=Local 2= Mixed 3=Touring):1

For the tire on your bike now:
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Metzler
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 240
c. How many miles are on it right now? 8200
d. Does the tread still look safe? Yes
e. Is any cord showing? No
f. Handling in Twisties (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 1 to 2
g. Handling in Straights (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 2
h. Handling on Freeway (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 2
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs? No

Note: Although still safe it has become quite flat in the center and is in need of replacement soon.

For the immediately-previous tire (if any):
k. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Metzler
l. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 210
m. How many miles did you get? 800
n. Did the tread still look safe? Like new
o. Was any cord showing? No
p. Handling in Twisties (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 2
q. Handling in Straights (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 3
r. Handling on Freeway (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 3
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs? None

Thanks to AlanH I noticed something else about the tire. Although it still has 3mm of tread in the center the TWI markers on the outside edge have been worn completely thru on one side and almost completely gone on the other so the edges of the tire are in worse shape/wears faster than the middle.

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Year Warrior: '02
Rear Lowered? yes
Rear Spring: Stock? yes
Do you have air ride? no
Raked Trees? no
Riding Style (1=Careful 2=Average 3=Aggressive): 3
Riding Type (1=Local 2= Mixed 3=Touring):2

For the tire on your bike now:
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: shinko 005Advanced
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200
c. How many miles are on it right now? 500
d. Does the tread still look safe?yes
e. Is any cord showing?no
f. Handling in Twisties (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 2
g. Handling in Straights (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent):3
h. Handling on Freeway (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 2
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs? yes

For the immediately-previous tire (if any):
k. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Dunlop Sportech
l. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 180
m. How many miles did you get? 2000
n. Did the tread still look safe?no
o. Was any cord showing?yes
p. Handling in Twisties (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 3
q. Handling in Straights (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent):3
r. Handling on Freeway (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 2
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs?yes








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Year Warrior: 2006
Rear Lowered? Yes
Rear Spring: Stock? Eibach 1000
Do you have air ride? No
Raked Trees? No
Riding Style (1=Careful 2=Average 3=Aggressive): 2
Riding Type (1=Local 2= Mixed 3=Touring): 2

For the tire on your bike now:
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Metzeler
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 240
c. How many miles are on it right now? 5000
d. Does the tread still look safe? yes
e. Is any cord showing? No
f. Handling in Twisties (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 3
g. Handling in Straights (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 3
h. Handling on Freeway (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 3
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs? N/A

For the immediately-previous tire (if any):
k. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Dunlop
l. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: Stock
m. How many miles did you get? N/A Replaced before worn
n. Did the tread still look safe? Yes
o. Was any cord showing? No
p. Handling in Twisties (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 3
q. Handling in Straights (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 3
r. Handling on Freeway (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 3
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs? N/A

I might have been confused. On the tire we have now, do you want the rating as it sits now with the mileage and tread or the average? The reason I ask is right now handling is starting to fade away with over 8000 miles but it used to be a great handling tire. Still is OK with 8200 miles on it.

Year Warrior: 2003
Rear Lowered? Yes
Rear Spring: Eibach 1000
Do you have air ride? No
Raked Trees? No
Riding Style (1=Careful 2=Average 3=Aggressive): 2
Riding Type (1=Local 2= Mixed 3=Touring): 2

For the tire on your bike now:
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Dunlop Elite 3
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 240
c. How many miles are on it right now? 1500
d. Does the tread still look safe? Yes
e. Is any cord showing? No
f. Handling in Twisties (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 3
g. Handling in Straights (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent): 3
h. Handling on Freeway (1=weak 2=acceptable 3=excellent):3

I purchased the bike used in Dec 2006 with 5530 miles on it. The rear tire had beek replaced recently so I can't give you a summary of the previous wear. I can, however, tell you that this is my second Dunlop Elite 3 rear 240. The previous one needed to be replaced due to a cut in the tire. I had ridden it over 4000 miles and it still had plenty of tread left.