Hi title says it all my 2008 ultra has about 7000 miles on it and original tires they have lots of tread but seem slippery when stopping hard and hard acceleration while turning. Are they aged out in 7 years? Any ideas? I am in central California it is warm and dry. Thanks

 

I wouldn't have 7 years old tires with no mileage on a bike...but that's me. I'd replace them because they're what's keeping your butt off of the pavement.

 

 

Sell the bike? You don't ride it anyway..

 

Definitely get new ones. Tire manufacturers usually recommend a max tire life of 3-5 years, depending on who made the tires in question. Either way, you're past that limit, and you've got two very small patches of contact with the ground that you're risking compromising.

 

Just replaced the original tires on an 06 I just got, 2200 miles and they looked brand new. But they were so hard & slippery it almost felt like riding on ice. No question, change em.

 

Tires on muscle car are 22 yrs. old other than what people have to say not to concerned. They still look new and honestly they have plenty of grip. As with so many things we concern ourselves with it is totally up to the individual and his/her comfort level.

 

I don't put many miles on my truck and it had seven or eight year old Michelin's on it that looked like new. The truck sits out in the sun and apparently the UV rays got to them.

I lent the truck to someone for a few weeks and he had two blowouts where the tread came apart. Think about what happens if you have a blowout on the bike. Replace them.

 

Bike tires are made of a different type rubber compound. It's why we can't get a 50K tire for a motorcycle.

 

I think Michelin advises to check them carefully at 7 years and replace if necessary, replace for sure at 10 years. If your tires feel "slippery" at all I'd spring for new ones now.