Originally posted by trmcgeehan
I bought two Michelin Axial Carbon Pros last year for $28 each. My goal is to put 2,000 miles on the rear before replacement, and 4,000 on the front. I don't plan to rotate the tires, as many have recommended, because I'm too lazy. Right now, I am at 750 miles, with no flats. The front tire, thus far, shows very little signs of wear and no cuts. The tread on the rear has flattened out somewhat from its original shape, but no signs of cordsor cuts or anything. I am using Slime plastic liners to keep the thorns out. Thus far, the Michelins and the liners have been a good combination for me.
I have the same tires and have 2,700 miles on them since January with no problems whatsoever. Some cuts and the rear has flattened quite a bit, but no performance issues that I can tell.
I don't rotate as the rear wears faster and you should have the better tire on the front.