On Mon, 10 Jul 2006 19:48:52 -0700, RS wrote:


Ok, maybe a silly question but I've been cycling about a year now
and notice the rear tires wear out much quicker then the front
tires. I have 2 bikes, went through one set of tires on one. Now
on one bike I have a set of Michelin Pro2Race and Continental
Contacts on the other. Both rears wearing significantly faster, I"m
190 pounds. Do long time cyclists buy three tires and just replace
the rear one when its worn or buy a pair and rotate when
necesary?

Put the new tire on the front, and if the old front is still useful,
move it to the back. A flat on the front is a much more hazardous
situation than a flat on the rear, so having the new tire up front
makes sense.

As for purchasing habits, I go by the dictum that if I find a product
I like, and it is both consumable and non-perishable, I stock up when
the opportunity presents itself. Most of the time, this serves me
well; when I need the item, I've got a spare at hand. Of course, by
the time I have exhausted the stash, the chances are good that the
same model will no longer be available, and I'll have to shop for an
acceptable replacement.
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