Tire life
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Tire life
Hi all. 2019 883 here with under 5k miles.
I have a question regarding tire shelf life,
my bike is now being stored in an (unheated) garage, but out of the elements and I’ve placed thick, condensed foam (those things mechanics or gardeners might use for knees) under both tires.
tread-wise I’m ok but just wondering about dry rot?
the tires are original to my bike (2019)
any concerns at tires that age?
thanks
I have a question regarding tire shelf life,
my bike is now being stored in an (unheated) garage, but out of the elements and I’ve placed thick, condensed foam (those things mechanics or gardeners might use for knees) under both tires.
tread-wise I’m ok but just wondering about dry rot?
the tires are original to my bike (2019)
any concerns at tires that age?
thanks
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This is from Dunlop-
Tires are composed of various types of material and rubber compounds, having performance properties essential to the proper functioning of the tire itself.
These component properties change over time. For each tire, this change depends upon many factors such as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed, inflation pressure, maintenance etc.) to which the tire is subjected throughout its life.
This service-related evolution varies widely so that accurately predicting the serviceable life of any specific tire in advance is not possible.
Tires which have been in use for 5 years or more should be inspected by a specialist at least annually.
It is recommended that any tires 10 years or older from the date of manufacture, including spare tires, be replaced with new tires as a precaution even if such tires appear serviceable and even if they have not reached the legal wear out limit.
Tires are composed of various types of material and rubber compounds, having performance properties essential to the proper functioning of the tire itself.
These component properties change over time. For each tire, this change depends upon many factors such as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed, inflation pressure, maintenance etc.) to which the tire is subjected throughout its life.
This service-related evolution varies widely so that accurately predicting the serviceable life of any specific tire in advance is not possible.
Tires which have been in use for 5 years or more should be inspected by a specialist at least annually.
It is recommended that any tires 10 years or older from the date of manufacture, including spare tires, be replaced with new tires as a precaution even if such tires appear serviceable and even if they have not reached the legal wear out limit.
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This is from Dunlop-
Tires are composed of various types of material and rubber compounds, having performance properties essential to the proper functioning of the tire itself.
These component properties change over time. For each tire, this change depends upon many factors such as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed, inflation pressure, maintenance etc.) to which the tire is subjected throughout its life.
This service-related evolution varies widely so that accurately predicting the serviceable life of any specific tire in advance is not possible.
Tires which have been in use for 5 years or more should be inspected by a specialist at least annually.
It is recommended that any tires 10 years or older from the date of manufacture, including spare tires, be replaced with new tires as a precaution even if such tires appear serviceable and even if they have not reached the legal wear out limit.
Tires are composed of various types of material and rubber compounds, having performance properties essential to the proper functioning of the tire itself.
These component properties change over time. For each tire, this change depends upon many factors such as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed, inflation pressure, maintenance etc.) to which the tire is subjected throughout its life.
This service-related evolution varies widely so that accurately predicting the serviceable life of any specific tire in advance is not possible.
Tires which have been in use for 5 years or more should be inspected by a specialist at least annually.
It is recommended that any tires 10 years or older from the date of manufacture, including spare tires, be replaced with new tires as a precaution even if such tires appear serviceable and even if they have not reached the legal wear out limit.
I must admit I've never understood bikers obsession with tire storage on their bike.
Some lift the bike off the floor of the garage, some put carpet, padding, or other barriers down.
Some remove the wheels completely.
In most cases the bike is only stored for a relatively short period of time during the winter months.
In comparison, our car tires are driven through all conditions and left to sit in the cold dark driveway covered with mud and salt or whatever else we decide to run over on our way home from work.
We don't give our car tires a second thought.
Motorcycle tires are made to take a beating and come back for more.
Leaving your bike sitting on a concrete floor in an unheated garage during the winter won't affect your tires at all.
Just make sure they are properly inflated when you pull her out for that first ride of the year.
Some lift the bike off the floor of the garage, some put carpet, padding, or other barriers down.
Some remove the wheels completely.
In most cases the bike is only stored for a relatively short period of time during the winter months.
In comparison, our car tires are driven through all conditions and left to sit in the cold dark driveway covered with mud and salt or whatever else we decide to run over on our way home from work.
We don't give our car tires a second thought.
Motorcycle tires are made to take a beating and come back for more.
Leaving your bike sitting on a concrete floor in an unheated garage during the winter won't affect your tires at all.
Just make sure they are properly inflated when you pull her out for that first ride of the year.
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I must admit I've never understood bikers obsession with tire storage on their bike.
Some lift the bike off the floor of the garage, some put carpet, padding, or other barriers down.
Some remove the wheels completely.
In most cases the bike is only stored for a relatively short period of time during the winter months.
In comparison, our car tires are driven through all conditions and left to sit in the cold dark driveway covered with mud and salt or whatever else we decide to run over on our way home from work.
We don't give our car tires a second thought.
Motorcycle tires are made to take a beating and come back for more.
Leaving your bike sitting on a concrete floor in an unheated garage during the winter won't affect your tires at all.
Just make sure they are properly inflated when you pull her out for that first ride of the year.
Some lift the bike off the floor of the garage, some put carpet, padding, or other barriers down.
Some remove the wheels completely.
In most cases the bike is only stored for a relatively short period of time during the winter months.
In comparison, our car tires are driven through all conditions and left to sit in the cold dark driveway covered with mud and salt or whatever else we decide to run over on our way home from work.
We don't give our car tires a second thought.
Motorcycle tires are made to take a beating and come back for more.
Leaving your bike sitting on a concrete floor in an unheated garage during the winter won't affect your tires at all.
Just make sure they are properly inflated when you pull her out for that first ride of the year.
Road Warrior
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I would definitely change motorcycle tire at 10 years old, no matter how much tread. Car tires I would change sooner, 7-8 years. My bike sits on the concrete floor all the time, but I'm also able to ride at least 10 months of the year.
For motorcycles, I’d stick to 5 years. Given if stored indoors/ out of the sun you could probably get away with longer. But I’ve always found I’ll wear out a few sets of motorcycle tires before one set can even “time out”
the biggest problem is rubber getting hard and the traction getting worse, especially on wet pavement. Heck the tires on my truck are now 4 years old and it’s very noticeable. Most because the truck spends 100% of the time outside, and some short trips make for lots of heat cycles too. Even though they have plenty of tread left, I have noticed over the last year the traction of them has really taken a hit. On wet pavement it’s nothing to break them loose at will below 50mph. And then on the other hand for things like tractors where it’s not as important to have sticky tires but just the tread depth I’ve ran tires that are more than 20 years old with no trouble. So it really depends on your use, but that’s my take/ experiences with rubber degration. On motorcycles it’s more important than something with 4 wheels. You’re fine to ride.
the biggest problem is rubber getting hard and the traction getting worse, especially on wet pavement. Heck the tires on my truck are now 4 years old and it’s very noticeable. Most because the truck spends 100% of the time outside, and some short trips make for lots of heat cycles too. Even though they have plenty of tread left, I have noticed over the last year the traction of them has really taken a hit. On wet pavement it’s nothing to break them loose at will below 50mph. And then on the other hand for things like tractors where it’s not as important to have sticky tires but just the tread depth I’ve ran tires that are more than 20 years old with no trouble. So it really depends on your use, but that’s my take/ experiences with rubber degration. On motorcycles it’s more important than something with 4 wheels. You’re fine to ride.
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I must admit I've never understood bikers obsession with tire storage on their bike.
Some lift the bike off the floor of the garage, some put carpet, padding, or other barriers down.
Some remove the wheels completely.
In most cases the bike is only stored for a relatively short period of time during the winter months.
In comparison, our car tires are driven through all conditions and left to sit in the cold dark driveway covered with mud and salt or whatever else we decide to run over on our way home from work.
We don't give our car tires a second thought.
Motorcycle tires are made to take a beating and come back for more.
Leaving your bike sitting on a concrete floor in an unheated garage during the winter won't affect your tires at all.
Just make sure they are properly inflated when you pull her out for that first ride of the year.
Some lift the bike off the floor of the garage, some put carpet, padding, or other barriers down.
Some remove the wheels completely.
In most cases the bike is only stored for a relatively short period of time during the winter months.
In comparison, our car tires are driven through all conditions and left to sit in the cold dark driveway covered with mud and salt or whatever else we decide to run over on our way home from work.
We don't give our car tires a second thought.
Motorcycle tires are made to take a beating and come back for more.
Leaving your bike sitting on a concrete floor in an unheated garage during the winter won't affect your tires at all.
Just make sure they are properly inflated when you pull her out for that first ride of the year.
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