report out on my rear Dunlop E3

[CMIKE]

A Brand New Dunlop E3 has a tread depth of 11/32 for the rear. I have 10713 miles on mine and still have almost 6/32 left. (not quite 6/32 after several measurements) I just got back from a 675 mile trip and it moved it off the 6/32 mark. It was a solid 6/32 before I left.

 

So how many miles do you think I will get with this rear tire...and when should I change it and still be safe. Running it to the threads show is not what I consider safe.

 

I am thinking at about 4/32 pull if off. I already have a new one ready to go in its place.

 

I am very pleased with this tire...

[jfoster]

I would think 20k...Me personally, I'll run it down to bout 1/32 in the center and change it. (most will probably disagree) Where ever you feel safe. Car tires are recommended at 2/32 and to me 4/32 is alot of tread left in the center to get rid of it, especially for what they cost.

 

On the flip side, I ordered an E3 today. I've gotten bout 13k out of a meztler and it has bout 1/32 left left in the center.

[kevin-vic-b.c.]

What is the date code on the tire.... the only E3 tires I could get locally had a date of 13 05.

Dunlop said to remove from service after 6 to 7 years of date code no matter the wear.

[Sleeperhawk]

I went with 16000 but again, my rule is I replace the rear every year, regardless of how close I am to the wear marks.

[GeorgeS]

3 years ago I pull off an E2 that went over 20K.

 

Still had a " safe " amount of tread left. I cross cut the old tire, and found that the Casing is 1/2 inch thick. ( the 404's are about 1/4 thick )

[Dave3]

I put 18k on my 404's about 2/32 left. Just switched to E3's last week. Nice ride so far. Going on a 2k round trip Monday.

[CMIKE]

What is the date code on the tire.... the only E3 tires I could get locally had a date of 13 05.

Dunlop said to remove from service after 6 to 7 years of date code no matter the wear.

 

3508 on the ground now...new one 4509...

[beyeker]

I've got 12,500 miles on my III and lots left, another 3000 miles minimum.