Tires that have been sitting...
#1
Tires that have been sitting...
Hey guys, I have a question about old tires. I found a potential bike to buy that has low miles (only 1000) and the factory tires. The bike is a 2003. I'm told the tires are still good, but have not seen them yet. Could they still be good after 5 years?? Thoughts?
Thank you
Thank you
#3
RE: Tires that have been sitting...
if the bike has been kept indoors all the time, its possible they're still good, but if its been outdoors, those tires are trash. 100% guaranteed. personally on any bike thats an 03, if it had the original tires still I'd be replacing them no matter what because I dont trust rubber that old.
#4
RE: Tires that have been sitting...
According to tire manufacturers tires should not be used beyond 7 years (whether they where used or not). Don*t know if that is propaganda to sell more tires or not but on cars blowouts have been attributed to age of tire. I*d say if tire looks okay, you*re probably good for a while.
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RE: Tires that have been sitting...
ORIGINAL: Kewl Breeze
I*d say if tire looks okay, you*re probably good for a while.
I*d say if tire looks okay, you*re probably good for a while.
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RE: Tires that have been sitting...
Hrider, I agree with you, you are absolutely correct and I wouldn't want him to f around with his life over saving a few $$'s on a new tire ... especially if he plans to do any non commute type riding. I was only saying I*ve used tires on bikes up to around 7 yrs without incident. You*re right that it is best not to recommend that though since there are too many variables ... although with low miles and kept indoors I*d still say the 2 yr limit is overdoing it a bit but that is semantics.
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RE: Tires that have been sitting...
Thanks guys, that the input I was looking for! I'm with ya on putting on nice new tires, it's just never fun throwing more cash a bike you just bought. I've been out of this for a while...how much does an average set of tires go for? I know I just spend $650 on my truck.
If I do swap'em, I will save them and give them away to someone who wants to smoke-em.
If I do swap'em, I will save them and give them away to someone who wants to smoke-em.