Tires. When to replace?
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Road Master
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Tires. When to replace?
I've found that my front's part of the dreaded Metzeller recall. I figured as long as I'm replacing the front I'd do the back. Do you follow the same guidelines as car tires. I ran the old Dunlops near bald. Thanks.
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I never had a bike were the front and rear wore at the same rate. Take a look at the tread left on the rear and look at any trips you have coming up.
I'd never run any tire to near bald. There is only two tiny patches of rubber that meets the road and helps keep you upright.
It's always better to replace a tire early than too late!
I'd never run any tire to near bald. There is only two tiny patches of rubber that meets the road and helps keep you upright.
It's always better to replace a tire early than too late!
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Road Master
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Google Millers custom parts and it's listed on thier site. It was also in the recall section of this months cycle world mag. I recieved no notification from Metzeller or the dealer that put 'em on. I just noticed the odd tread wear. Severe cupping and raised sidewall tread. They were great handling tires when I put 'em on but the rear wore quickly and now this problem. F-'em. Next change I'll be going with Avons. B.T.W. they were the Brazil manufactured.
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I am down to the threads on my rear tire... think it might be time before the rainy season comes.
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What about age?
My bike is low miles (3,500) and 5 years old, is there a point because of age that I should change Tires?
Mike
My bike is low miles (3,500) and 5 years old, is there a point because of age that I should change Tires?
Mike
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As long as the tires aren't stored outside, they'll be good for years. I wouldn't change tires til you get to the wear bars, or see some kind of weathering on them.
And since front tires get as many as twice the miles as rear tires before wearing out, it's foolish to change both at the same mileage. You're just wasting good rubber.
And since front tires get as many as twice the miles as rear tires before wearing out, it's foolish to change both at the same mileage. You're just wasting good rubber.
