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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 09:52 PM
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dealer already replaced stock front tire because it had cracks on the side wall, now the 1 they replaced it with has worse cracks than the first 1 did and it has less than 5,000 miles on it. I check my pressure 2-3 times a week so I know I'm not running low and the date shows may 2012 on it. My last 2 or 3 sets of Dunlop mx tires for my dirt bike didn't last as long as they used too either, I guess they are using crap rubber now!
 
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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Been running Dunlop EIII's since they came out without a problem and love everything about the tires.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 05:59 AM
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Where do you park your bikes? Electric motors create ozone that breaks down rubber. That or chemicals for a pool.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 57red
dealer already replaced stock front tire because it had cracks on the side wall, now the 1 they replaced it with has worse cracks than the first 1 did and it has less than 5,000 miles on it. I check my pressure 2-3 times a week so I know I'm not running low and the date shows may 2012 on it. My last 2 or 3 sets of Dunlop mx tires for my dirt bike didn't last as long as they used too either, I guess they are using crap rubber now!

You are not the only one, many have been replaced for the same reason.
Those cracks aren't limited to just the sidewall either, it gets worse, look close in gooves of the tread.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 02:47 PM
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Where do you park your bikes? Electric motors create ozone that breaks down rubber. That or chemicals for a pool.

Pool chlemicals will also cause your aluminium to pit. Pool Chemicals = BAD.
 
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