Tire Question

[Twobrothersbusa]

I have had many bikes over the years, but none in the sport bike arena like the Busa. With that said, I have never seen any of my tires wear like this. Are the roughed up sides normal? Center is smooth (for a tire) and both cornering sides are very rough. The center is not to the treadwear indicator yet with around 3K on the tires. Knowledge on the subject is welcome.

 

[Twobrothersbusa]

Oh, and I'm giving her all I got on the chiken strips....

 

[HillbillyTom]

Yup, the roughness is normal. Mine also grow a lip on the front edge of the back part of the tread groove..

 

[chrisjp]

well that sure looks like you getting some fun...if you want to try some of the shinko tires you can get from iron pony try the more agressive compounds.. i run the raven and consistantly get 8k out of them. all for about 100 bucks

 

[djsin]

absolutly normal the sides are usually a softer rubber compound and thus will roll off beads of rubber, be glad they are though, because if they where not youd be kissing pavement...

 

[1340]

looks normal to me!