Old tires?
Old tires?
At a local dealer recently looking at "special" end of year clearance deals. When I mentioned maybe trading in my 2018 Freewheeler the showroom hustler said they would have to deduct the cost of replacing the tires because they were 6 years old ! H-D policy ! Anyone else hear this before ?
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At a local dealer recently looking at "special" end of year clearance deals. When I mentioned maybe trading in my 2018 Freewheeler the showroom hustler said they would have to deduct the cost of replacing the tires because they were 6 years old ! H-D policy ! Anyone else hear this before ?
They will play their silly games with the figures on the spreadsheet. Just tell them to put an out the door price and be done with it.
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My motorcycle tires wear out before they age out. The tires on my trailers (RV, motorcycle cargo and a motorcycle camper) get replaced at 5 years.
My truck tires and the van tires I replace then worn. Usually no more than 5-6 years.
Tires do age while sitting, Especially on concrete and in the sun.
My truck tires and the van tires I replace then worn. Usually no more than 5-6 years.
Tires do age while sitting, Especially on concrete and in the sun.
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Absolutely! Beyond 5 years…is a must replace. I recently bought a used car, and negotiated the deal before they did their mandatory inspection on the car. The tires were 5 years old, and they knocked wholesale price for new tires of the already negotiated price.
Oh, yeah…make sure they only take of wholesale price and fair cost of labor.
Oh, yeah…make sure they only take of wholesale price and fair cost of labor.
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My local dealer charges a prep fee on used bikes. They change the oil, flush brakes and replace tires if needed. The previous owner takes a hit on trade in for the old tires and the next owner pays for the new ones.
Make an offer and be prepared to walk away. Take the quote from that dealer to another one and see if they can't be competitive.
Make an offer and be prepared to walk away. Take the quote from that dealer to another one and see if they can't be competitive.
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hummmmm????
there is no federal mandate on tire age and replacement
it is a MSRP scam and the general public is easily duped.
tire deteriorate NO MATTER how they are stored.
tire can easily go ten years. ever been to a military storage facility?? even outside in desert conditions. one thing they do is to protect from UV and the use a latex paint on them.
tire shine and junk like that are actually detrimental no matter what the label says.
it is funny what lawyers can do to influence things.
there is no federal mandate on tire age and replacement
it is a MSRP scam and the general public is easily duped.
tire deteriorate NO MATTER how they are stored.
tire can easily go ten years. ever been to a military storage facility?? even outside in desert conditions. one thing they do is to protect from UV and the use a latex paint on them.
tire shine and junk like that are actually detrimental no matter what the label says.
it is funny what lawyers can do to influence things.
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I agree with @bustert Dunlop warranties their tires for 6 yrs.
cut and paste from Dunlop:
Tires which have been in use for 5 years or more should continue to 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.
cut and paste from Dunlop:
Tires which have been in use for 5 years or more should continue to 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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hummmmm????
there is no federal mandate on tire age and replacement
it is a MSRP scam and the general public is easily duped.
tire deteriorate NO MATTER how they are stored.
tire can easily go ten years. ever been to a military storage facility?? even outside in desert conditions. one thing they do is to protect from UV and the use a latex paint on them.
tire shine and junk like that are actually detrimental no matter what the label says.
it is funny what lawyers can do to influence things.
there is no federal mandate on tire age and replacement
it is a MSRP scam and the general public is easily duped.
tire deteriorate NO MATTER how they are stored.
tire can easily go ten years. ever been to a military storage facility?? even outside in desert conditions. one thing they do is to protect from UV and the use a latex paint on them.
tire shine and junk like that are actually detrimental no matter what the label says.
it is funny what lawyers can do to influence things.
On my two wheel motorcycles, I am changing tires every year, 18 months, because they are worn out. So I never hit the 5 year mark. On my cages I rarely get 5 years out of a set of tires for one reason or another. Usually do replace before a long trip when at 50,000 miles.
Military vehicles are usually limited to 45 MPH. Well, all the trucks I rode in were limited, especially when towing trailers. Most time I spent on road ways was between Camp Lejeune and Fort Bragg, at 45 MPH.