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Dannosarusrex · 11-18-2012, 01:56 AM

I bought my 06 Honda Shadow last Feb. Been riding it ever since and have added 6,000 miles to the odometer. Recently It felt a little slick going around corners. Wondering if I need a new back tire. The tires were new when I bought the bike. But I've only been riding not quite a year and don't really know what Im doing.

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gmck · 11-18-2012, 02:14 AM

check the tread depth in the middle of the tire. there should be wear bars someplace to show when worn. 6000 miles you've put on them could be worn down.

DRVMN · 11-18-2012, 04:47 AM

Here are a couple pictures on what to look for:

Lots of opinions on tires out there, but I personally like the Metzeler ME 880 and will be replacing my stock tires (Dunlops) when the time comes.

John Hopkins · 11-18-2012, 09:04 AM

I rely on Avon Venoms.

John.

-AJ · 11-18-2012, 10:55 AM

yep. what the others said. look for the wear bars.

SuperboyX · 11-18-2012, 11:27 AM

I really like the Metzelers 880's over the stock dunlop 404's.

98Aero1100 · 11-18-2012, 01:14 PM

Having only the stock type tires on my bike (D404/K555 WWW), and them being 9 years old, I chose to put what I could afford. I got a "buddy deal" on new D404s, front and rear. I wanted the Metzeler 880s, too. Couldn't justify the cost, right now. Mountain of bills, two kids, and twins on the way. I'll take what I got. It rides thousands of times better than what was on the hoops before.

Personally, I think you got your money's worth from your tires. I know a few people that are lucky to get 2,000 miles from their tread.

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spudbuzz · 11-18-2012, 08:31 PM

I bought my bike from the original owner with around 6500 miles. The original Dunlop rear tire was already bald in the middle.

Dick_04Shadow · 11-18-2012, 08:39 PM

I have the Metzler ME 880s and had 32K on the front tire when I changed it. I have over 19K on the rear and it still has plenty of tread. Yes they cost a little more, but you will be happy with how they handle as well as how they wear.

BrianVT500C · 11-18-2012, 08:46 PM

Be carefull when using cleaning products on the tires, don't use armorall, tire shine , or any of the products that contain wax...I use Spray Nine" on mine - it gets them clean and black without any contaminants.

11-18-2012, 01:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dannosarusrex Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 77	Tires? I bought my 06 Honda Shadow last Feb. Been riding it ever since and have added 6,000 miles to the odometer. Recently It felt a little slick going around corners. Wondering if I need a new back tire. The tires were new when I bought the bike. But I've only been riding not quite a year and don't really know what Im doing. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Motorcycle.com Free App

11-18-2012, 09:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
John Hopkins Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tredegar,South Wales, near England, not far from Scotland. Posts: 3,409	I rely on Avon Venoms. John. __________________ Beauty is only skin deep but ugly goes right to the bone.

11-18-2012, 10:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
-AJ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: good ole' kentucky Posts: 3,454	yep. what the others said. look for the wear bars. __________________ I started out with nothin'... and i still got most of it left. 2006 Honda VTX-1300R Memphis Shades Batwing, Stock "C" Model Pipes, Mustang Seat, Mustang Fender Bib, National Cycle Hard Bags, Lindby Multibar, Küryakyn Sound System, Küry ISO Grips, Küry Grill Cover, Küry L.E.D Light Kit, Küry Triple Whammy, Küry Constellation Light Bar, TTO Tach, Metzeler Tires, Chromed Wheels and much, much more.

11-18-2012, 01:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
98Aero1100 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 57	Having only the stock type tires on my bike (D404/K555 WWW), and them being 9 years old, I chose to put what I could afford. I got a "buddy deal" on new D404s, front and rear. I wanted the Metzeler 880s, too. Couldn't justify the cost, right now. Mountain of bills, two kids, and twins on the way. I'll take what I got. It rides thousands of times better than what was on the hoops before. Personally, I think you got your money's worth from your tires. I know a few people that are lucky to get 2,000 miles from their tread. Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com Free App __________________ '98 VT1100C3, 17,000+ miles, Nat'l Cycle bags, Cobra highway bar, Küry offset highway pegs, Cobra driving lights, unknown exhaust, Küry ISO grips. Last edited by 98Aero1100; 11-18-2012 at 01:16 PM.

11-18-2012, 08:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
spudbuzz Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pasco, WA Posts: 191	I bought my bike from the original owner with around 6500 miles. The original Dunlop rear tire was already bald in the middle. __________________ 2007 Honda Sabre 1100

11-18-2012, 02:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
gmck Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,275	check the tread depth in the middle of the tire. there should be wear bars someplace to show when worn. 6000 miles you've put on them could be worn down.

11-18-2012, 08:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dick_04Shadow Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Monticello, Indiana Posts: 425	I have the Metzler ME 880s and had 32K on the front tire when I changed it. I have over 19K on the rear and it still has plenty of tread. Yes they cost a little more, but you will be happy with how they handle as well as how they wear. __________________

11-18-2012, 08:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
BrianVT500C Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Prince Edward County, Ontario Posts: 183	Be carefull when using cleaning products on the tires, don't use armorall, tire shine , or any of the products that contain wax...I use Spray Nine" on mine - it gets them clean and black without any contaminants. __________________ 2003 Honda Shadow VT750DC 1984 Honda Shadow VT500C

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