Safety question
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Safety question
Hey guys, quick tire question. Going to look at an older bike that's been stored in heated garage all it's life. Tires are well over ten years old, but low miles on them. Assuming they look good ( no cupping, dry rot, cracks, etc.) should I still replace them? What about the wheel bearings? Bike has been ridden about 100 miles/year since 2003, just to keep things moving. Bike is an older model from mid 90's. Thanks
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Then they are well past their safe lifespan.
Use your head. They have lost significant grip and should be immediately replaced, along with tubes and rim strips. If you are so poor that you cannot afford to put this older bike in safe operating condition, don't buy it.
Use your head. They have lost significant grip and should be immediately replaced, along with tubes and rim strips. If you are so poor that you cannot afford to put this older bike in safe operating condition, don't buy it.
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If you ordered a new set of tires and the ones that got delivered were new but were 10 years old, would you put them on your bike?
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Hey guys, quick tire question. Going to look at an older bike that's been stored in heated garage all it's life. Tires are well over ten years old, but low miles on them. Assuming they look good ( no cupping, dry rot, cracks, etc.) should I still replace them? What about the wheel bearings? Bike has been ridden about 100 miles/year since 2003, just to keep things moving. Bike is an older model from mid 90's. Thanks
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I look at the Tire Identification Number (date stamp) for every tire I buy; cars, truck, tractors, horse trailer, flatbed trailer, motorcycle trailer, 4 wheeler and motorcycle. My limit is 5 years.
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