Originally Posted by
ben4345
I doubt you got 23,000 miles on any set of tires. Even if you are a lightweight, you bike is super light and no load riding on immaculate roads. Unless you are just joking with us, then lol.
rekmeyata, I mostly just commute around town and sometimes go on short tours with some load (10-50 LBs). I ride all year long, rain or shine, wet weather traction is a must. It can get pretty wet most of the time here in the NW. Good puncture resistance is an obvious need, it rains just enough that debris sticks to your tire and digs in. The maxxis re-fuse was able to meet these needs so far, it isn't a high mileage tire either.
One can doubt all one wants. Purchased a
set of 700x28mm SMPs in late May of 2008 and have averaged 5000+ mpy in commuting/utility mileage. Have gotten the mileage on the
front. Am on my 3d rear in the same timeframe. Have a fg w/25mm SMPs. 4000+ miles. They need to be changed out...the 25mm don't last nearly as long as the 28s for some reason. My total mileage usually totals 7-8500 for the year. Sounds like alot until it's broken down. A little more than 20 miles per day. The roads ridden on are mostly asphalt/blacktop. No stones or chips. Next time I get a new front tire I'll hook up a computer to track my mileage...but it's going to be a while.
