Do I need new tires?
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Green Country Oklahoma
If tread looks good should be ok and keep in mind if you do need one you can find good deals on tires and specially on installation around $ 50. Tire life depends on riding style I never get more then 8K but wife can easily get 14K on her UC.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Henderson, Nevada
Get a tread depth gauge at auto parts store. Measure your remaining tread. Go to the dealer. Measure tread depth on new bike. Do the math. Replace them when they are worn. Owners manual has specs. Replace on trip if necessary. Don't guess, measure your remaining tread.
Last edited by Harleyboyddk; Jul 6, 2011 at 10:22 PM.
Stellar HDF Member
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From: Southern California
Get a tread depth gauge at auto parts store. Measure your remaining tread. Go to the dealer. Measure tread depth on new bike. Do the math. Replace them when they are worn. Owners manual has specs. Replace on trip if necessary. Don't guess, measure your remaining tread.
I really hate tossing out a tire with miles left on it. Even if you have to replace the tire out in the middle of nowhere, you have to calculate the cost/mile that you are throwing away if you replace the tire before it's used up; because that's part of what you're paying for that new tire if you replace the old one before it is worn out. By used up, I mean the wear bars are showing.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: NE
The change in Sturgis or along the trip home would be my choice if needed, at least I would feel that I'm actually changing out a tire that is used up. My concern was that I would arrive in Sturgis and find my tires are to far gone to make it home, and that prices would be inflated during the rally compared to home. That was the reason my friends gave as to why I should change them out before leaving.
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