It's a funny thing about tire wear isn't it. I originally just replaced my front because the stock tire had cupped badly even tho it still had plenty of meat. Once I felt the Avon I just had to replace the rear which probably had another year left on it. That first set of Avons wore really evenly for me, about 10~11 K miles so when time came I did both at the same time. This time it looks like the rear might be wearing a little more rapidly, but I've got plenty of rubber to wear before I get to the next set...maybe some hot weather riding will even the wear a bit.