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New Tires
Has anyone bought tires from American Motorcycle Tire? I have emailed them twice about the age of the tires they sell and cannot get a clear answer out of them. I just don't want to buy tires that have sat around for a year or two already in some warehouse. I guess they don't want to gaurantee me the tires are within a year old.
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I ordered from them last summer. I didn't consider it until I already had the tire in hand. I checked and it was about 3 months old. Not sure if that is a norm or not, but I was also warned about old stock of tires from discount places. The odd part about the one I got is it had a "parts unlimited" tag on it. Maybe stock that was bought from another vender, hence the cheaper price?
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From: Northern VA
I had the same worries as you a few months ago. I don't remember where, but I found a place online that had tires quite a bit cheaper than my indy could get them for. Like 100 bucks for the pair. But he knows where he gets his from and would't accept them if they were old. So I decided to eat the hundred bucks and let him have the local business.
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From: Raleigh NC
I doubt many warehouses "know" how old any particular tire is, until the pull them from stock to fill an order. And some sellers, are "drop shippers" they order from the big distribution center upon getting your order.
I would think, unless you're buying an "off brand" tire you should be ok...given the sheer VOLUME of tires sold and used here Metzler, Dunlop, Avon, the stock is recycled often.
As tires don't last me more than 6 months for a rear, and maybe one year for the front, it's age never concerns me
I would think, unless you're buying an "off brand" tire you should be ok...given the sheer VOLUME of tires sold and used here Metzler, Dunlop, Avon, the stock is recycled often.
As tires don't last me more than 6 months for a rear, and maybe one year for the front, it's age never concerns me
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From: Parts Unkown
i would think that the age of a tire or reliability of a tire would depend on its storage. i wonder if a tire kept in a warehouse for a year would be more reliable than say one that was kept outside for 3 mos? i imagine it would. i agree that the sheer volume of tire sales prevent the stockpiling of old tires, except the odd ball size/style/brand. but i am sure no matter where you purchase your tire, they have a return policy. if the tire is cracking or showing age, return it.
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From: Parts Unkown
btw. +1 for american moto tire. thats where i get mine. if that means anything to anybody.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Double Oak, Texas
I have purchased tires from American Motorcycle Tires for my KTM 950 Adventure. Nice new tires. Have purchased from several other online sales sites as well. Get the "Parts Unlimted" sticker on many tires that are sent to me. I think it may have something to do with whoever imports the tire perhaps; don't really know.
One feature I like about AMT is their PayPal option. Makes for really quick ordering.
One feature I like about AMT is their PayPal option. Makes for really quick ordering.
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I just mounted new tires I bought from them. I can't remember how old they were for sure other than to say they were of recent manufacture. Unbeatable prices too.