Originally Posted by
mattkime
I've started riding Michelin Pro 3 Race's since bonktown began selling them for $30. At that price, I don't see why I shouldn't use it as a training tire.
I'm still on my first set (although I'm at least 1,000 miles in) and I'm curious how much life I might get out of this guy. Its definitely squaring on the rear. I guess It might make sense to put on a fresh one for a race but I'm fine with training on it.
Part of the reason why I'm asking is its much harder to judge wear without tread. Does the tire have any sort of indicator?
thanks.
2500-3000 miles on the rear. Easily double that on the front. I do 3 tire sets, wear out two on the rear then repalce them all. I have had very few flats with 3 sets, most occurring near the end of life on the rear. Good advice on looking for cord visibility after 2500 miles. Don't worry about cuts on the tread unless the casing is damaged (that has never happened to me).