I live in a northern proximity. Realistically, I have a solid 5 months to ride (this year 6). And yet... AND YET I say... I wore the tires off my Trophy and today on my TA, I gave my new-this-season Dunlop rear tire a close look and what do I see? Not much tread left, that's what I see!!! NEW THIS SEASON!! What the heck? The only explanation is I must be riding a lot... yet still I have time for music, gardening, working (some, but not much) and a host of other tertiary activities. Two sets of tires in six months... do I need to see a therapist?