2000 plus miles

Well over 2k miles on the federal ss657 165/80/r15, and there isn't even a trace of wear on the tire. Handling has been terrific, a noticable difference(all possitive) on the vlx with a c/t over the m/c tire. Lots more stopping and starting patch to work with. I don't think I'll have a wear problem on this as I don't think the vlx is capable of a burn out, that and I'm not real interested in doing the burn out, may get to where showing off might cause me problems, so I'll just ride as I have been only with a lot more confidence.
Thank you all for your answers to all my questions. I can forsee a little wider on the next tire if ever I need one, maybe the 195/--/15, which will lower me some but not to any great degree. Glad I came over.

mark f

You should pull it off at around 10,000 miles to service the final drive ( Splines ) even if it is still lookin' like new ....I can't count the number of folks that's put those high mileage passenger tires on and fried the splines .Its not a pretty picture and repairs will get in your pocket .

glad you're likin it! i got about 3k on mine before i had to put it up for winter. was 60* today...can't wait
Craig

Mark, I think the car tire is perfect for the way you ride. Lot's of miles! Glad it's working out for you.

Plus, your post over on Shadow.net has really shut up the naysayers!

final drive/ splines? smokey the vlx is little, it's chain driven,,sprockets etc..I ain't got no stinkin splines do I

mark f

steve-o ,, that post on the other forum has had over 3800 hits, very surprising, I have seen/read better write ups, yours included.