Are my tires too old?
#11
03-22-2011, 09:49 PM
I am perfectly willing to replace my tires. I don't understand why 2 dealers and Dunlop would tell me I don't need to. They could make money and reduce their liability. So why would they tell me not to? Have you ever replaced tires that had full tread, and noticed better handling?
I think you should re-examine your priorities and put the money towards new tires. Your old ones may not even have visible signs of deterioration, but are more than 8 years old, and have age-hardened, losing some of their grip. You will notice an immediate improvement in the ride & handling. What's more important: safe tires or saving time checking the pressure?
#12
03-22-2011, 10:37 PM
#13
03-23-2011, 12:13 AM
#14
03-23-2011, 03:00 AM
Club Member
Well done! Hopefully you will be absolutely thrilled with your 'new' ride. And yes bike tyres have wear bars like car tyres do. In my experience bike tyres are past their best before they get down to them, so I routinely replace them early.
#15
04-09-2011, 06:19 PM
Replace Old Tires
I too have one of those "special" 2003 100th blah blah balhs...
The tires are nine years old with only 1300 miles on them.
Dunlips says they are okay but they have no liability because of the age of the tires.
I have just orders new Avons with tubes and rim bands for my 03 FLSTCi.
Rubber does not age well.
The tires are nine years old with only 1300 miles on them.
Dunlips says they are okay but they have no liability because of the age of the tires.
I have just orders new Avons with tubes and rim bands for my 03 FLSTCi.
Rubber does not age well.
#18
04-12-2011, 11:36 PM
Outstanding HDF Member
Here is how to find and interpret the date code on Dunlops.
I would ask the dealer (or ask Dunlop directly) where they say MC tires are good for 10 years. I would not run car tires that long and in the case of a car tire failure you would probably only have to call AAA. In the case of a MC tire failure you'd likely be calling an ambulance.
http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/info...warranties.asp
I would ask the dealer (or ask Dunlop directly) where they say MC tires are good for 10 years. I would not run car tires that long and in the case of a car tire failure you would probably only have to call AAA. In the case of a MC tire failure you'd likely be calling an ambulance.
http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/info...warranties.asp
Tires submitted for unserviceable before wear-out (1/32" tread depth remaining), but more than 72 months after the week of manufacture as determined by the U.S. Department of Transportation serial identification number.
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