I have read many posts since joining this site and I have been trying to get a good idea for a set of replacement tires for an upcoming trip. This trip will consist of probably over 10,000 miles altogether so tire longevity is a must. So I'm asking for opinions on which tires last the longest. Now take in mind that I will be traveling mostly paved roads with maybe some broken pavement and maybe very little gravel roads (probably during road construction areas). My brother and I have planned a bucket list trip to Prudhoe Bay, AK from Louisiana this coming July and we figured with some side stops that it will total a little over 10,000 miles round trip. The reason I'm looking for a long lasting tire is the fact I really don't want to have to carry a spare unless I have to. At the least, I figured I would have to carry a rear spare, but if I can avoid it, it would be helpful. Presently, I have about 8000 miles on the stock tire (BattleWings) and they probably have about another 1000 miles to go before I get down to the wear bars. These tires are good street tires, but are not much good in dirt especially gravel (I have a 2 mile gravel driveway before I hit the first paved road, so I know how they handle in gravel).
So let's hear from the masses!
So let's hear from the masses!