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Old 04-27-2016, 10:25 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by Mudflap View Post
That's amazing Spud! I've never gotten over 4000 miles out of a rear 244, and I'm a pretty conservative rider. Could the rubber compound be different on the 4.10/18 size I use? The one on my Lifan 200 right now is more worn than the one in your pic and only has 3100 miles.
I think the excellent cushion hub on the rear wheel of the RX3 probably contributes a lot to extended tire life. I don't know if the rubber compound is different for the 4.10-18 tire, but I'm betting the cushion hub is the main factor which prolongs rear tire life for the RX3 motorcycle.
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2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3)
2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200)
2005 Honda XR650L
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