Tire date codes
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Tire date codes
Getting ready to order new tires for the bike and i have a question on tire age, no special brand.
What is the oldest new tire you would accept, what if the date code on the new tire said it was already a year old?
FYI I am getting Metzler again my third set never a problem with them.
What is the oldest new tire you would accept, what if the date code on the new tire said it was already a year old?
FYI I am getting Metzler again my third set never a problem with them.
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It doesn't matter to some folks,, all they worry about is the bottom line cost and many times the most inexpensive tire is the oldest stock in the warehouse. These Big tire dealers buy and sell huge lots of tires and some buy old stock from other dealers at clearance rates then offer the tire to us $10 cheaper then the original dealer.
That said;
I don't have a problem with a tire 1yr old, maybe even 18 months,, but a tire 2yrs old or more is going to bother me and I'd be looking for a refund and search for a tire someplace else. Saving $10-20 on the single item that keeps me upright and connected to the road doesn't make sense to me.
I highly recommend Dennis Kirk for a current tire at a reasonable cost, $5 to ship on the brown truck and they'll have it to you in 2-3 days.
That said;
I don't have a problem with a tire 1yr old, maybe even 18 months,, but a tire 2yrs old or more is going to bother me and I'd be looking for a refund and search for a tire someplace else. Saving $10-20 on the single item that keeps me upright and connected to the road doesn't make sense to me.
I highly recommend Dennis Kirk for a current tire at a reasonable cost, $5 to ship on the brown truck and they'll have it to you in 2-3 days.
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I have bought all my tires from Dennis Kirk and have had very good service. The date codes have all been very current on the tires my question was more for if this is the time I get an old new tire. I suppose anything up to a year would be ok.
Isn't Dennis Kirk around Mora, Pine city, good squirrel hunting down there,or at least is was in the 70's
Isn't Dennis Kirk around Mora, Pine city, good squirrel hunting down there,or at least is was in the 70's
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Part of it depends on how you ride and what tire you are buying. If you ride 20,000 miles a year and are buying a 5,000 mile tire, a 2-3 year old tire might be fine for you. If you ride 2,000 miles a year and are buying a 20,000 mile tire, a 2-3 year old tire would not be so good.
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The fresher the better, but personally, I don't think I'd have a problem with a year-old tire because I'll probably need a new one in several months anyways. That's just speculation, because I've never gotten a tire older than a few months. It just depends how long you think that tire will be on your bike.
I've heard that tire manufacturers and retailers can't sell tires that are two years old or more. I just put new Metzelers on my bike, ordered from JP Cycles. The front tire was made in January, the rear in August.
I've heard that tire manufacturers and retailers can't sell tires that are two years old or more. I just put new Metzelers on my bike, ordered from JP Cycles. The front tire was made in January, the rear in August.
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I like to keep my tires under 5 years, so a new one a year old or less should let me get my money's worth out of it. I usually get my tires from Dennis Kirk or Motorcycle Superstore, and never got one more than a few months old from either.
On a related subject, I never re-use tubes, they don't cost that much anyway. I also don't use rubber valve stems, especially since one broke off while I was trying to put air in it - fortunately in my garage. They get old and brittle, too. Was on a used bike newly purchased, was going to get a tire change soon anyway; that just moved it up a little sooner. Even more critical for angled stems; the offset weight means they'll flex more with acceleration and braking. Don't have to worry about metal valve stems. I get tubes with metal stems, too.
On a related subject, I never re-use tubes, they don't cost that much anyway. I also don't use rubber valve stems, especially since one broke off while I was trying to put air in it - fortunately in my garage. They get old and brittle, too. Was on a used bike newly purchased, was going to get a tire change soon anyway; that just moved it up a little sooner. Even more critical for angled stems; the offset weight means they'll flex more with acceleration and braking. Don't have to worry about metal valve stems. I get tubes with metal stems, too.
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I had an indy sell me a new rear tire for my FB once, 5 year old tire that been up on his shelf 3-4 yrs. $100 installed, I had 10k on that tire when I got rid of the bike...heheh
Call it luk I guess.
Call it luk I guess.
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