New tires, how old is too old?

[TapioK]

Regular inspection and proper maintenance are the key, moreso than date.
Some of us aren't in a position to throw money at every issue.

What kind of maintenance on tire? I checked my tire many times a day and made sure the pressure was correct because I didn't trust the old tire. I'm sure would I continued for a 10 more miles the tire would have exploded. It took the ride from Wichita well, but I was riding like Dentdude

 

[PROFLYER]

What kind of maintenance on tire? I checked my tire many times a day and made sure the pressure was correct because I didn't trust the old tire. I'm sure would I continued for a 10 more miles the tire would have exploded. It took the ride from Wichita well, but I was riding like Dentdude

oh for fucks sakes...iphone emojis work in taptalk and display on the forum?

I quit.

 

[TapioK]

oh for fucks sakes...iphone emojis work in taptalk and display on the forum?

I quit.

Yeah, but those are small

 

[Big D Florida]

What kind of maintenance on tire?

I checked my tire many times a day and made sure the pressure was correct because I didn't trust the old tire. I'm sure would I continued for a 10 more miles the tire would have exploded. It took the ride from Wichita well, but I was riding like Dentdude

I'm not doubting you Tap... Merely pointing out that it may be due to the fact that it sat for a long time.
Maintaining a tire includes pressure, but also either rolling the contact patch or blocking under the frame to relieve the weight on the tire, when parked for extended periods of time.
I really can't speak to your specific experience, as I did not see the tire prior to the damage you incurred.. However, dry rot and sidewall cracks generally occur over time, and do not just suddenly appear.
I'm certainly not an expert, just basing my comments on my experiences, and knowledge gained from folks that are, what I would consider, experts.
120 mph is definately a bad time for any problems to present themselves..lol.

 

[TapioK]

I'm not doubting you Tap... Merely pointing out that it may be due to the fact that it sat for a long time.
Maintaining a tire includes pressure, but also either rolling the contact patch or blocking under the frame to relieve the weight on the tire, when parked for extended periods of time.
I really can't speak to your specific experience, as I did not see the tire prior to the damage you incurred.. However, dry rot and sidewall cracks generally occur over time, and do not just suddenly appear.
I'm certainly not an expert, just basing my comments on my experiences, and knowledge gained from folks that are, what I would consider, experts.
120 mph is definately a bad time for any problems to present themselves..lol.

No idea if the bike stood on tires or on frame, but the tires looked like new before giving up... how the heck did you managed to make my emojis so big?

 

[Big D Florida]

No idea if the bike stood on tires or on frame, but the tires looked like new before giving up... how the heck did you managed to make my emojis so big?

I just hit reply... No idea about the emojis.

 

[BWG56]

Regular inspection no matter the age is critical. As much time as most of us spend cleaning these bikes, it shouldn't be a problem to spot the first signs of dry rot.

Though this is true, I would never expect a tire this new, parked in a garage kept outta the sun to go bad this quick

 

[BWG56]

Yeah, but those are small

these aren't

 

[Th3InfamousI]

Though this is true, I would never expect a tire this new, parked in a garage kept outta the sun to go bad this quick

Some time the rubber just isn't any good...thats what my father used to tell me haha

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[BWG56]

Some time the rubber just isn't any good...thats what my father used to tell me haha

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And then there was Eric, Oops, too soon

 

[badyellowvette]

I contacted Metlzer about my over three old new tire and this was their response.

As for tire age our published statement from the catalog is as follows:



The mere passage of time (age) does not cause tires to deteriorate, but rather exposure

to outside forces. Such outside forces can include, but are not limited to: road hazards,

punctures, improper repairs, misalignment, under inflated operation, over inflated

operation, excessive heat caused by over deflected operation, excessive exposure to

ozone, improper storage conditions, etc. Tire companies can only have an impact on

a few of these exposures. Tire companies add antiozinants and anti-oxidants (antidegradation

compounds) to minimize degradation. Metzeler believes that since there

is no way to accurately predict what outside forces a tire will be exposed to there is

no scientifically supportable age limit that can be set for tires.

 

[Nutzy]

My mail lady delivered my tire.

Jim, who did you get to mount your tires for you?

 

[Ray]

I have never used anything but Avon's. The last rear tire had tiny cracks in it but the center had got slick. For me it is "peace of mind" , I told myself, I said Self you are not going to even start this ole scooter up until it has new tires on it. I used it for a excuse to take the wheel off and polish it up like new, get those places where my hands don't fit, get a tire on it too. Getting busted up seems to hurt more as you get older even down to a paper cut.

 

[badyellowvette]

Jim, who did you get to mount your tires for you?

I mount my own tires. The biggest problem is breaking the bead. I just take it to the shop that mounts my car tires and use their machine to break the bead. I than take it home and change it. Almost a two person job but I mounted this last Metlzer myself. I could help you mount one if we could work out the timing.

 

[Nutzy]

That would be a bitch by yourself. The last tire I changed on my own was on my KTM and had a hell of a time with the bead locker on the rim. Needles to say I needed a cold beer after that job!

 

[Nukeranger]

Some things in life are harder for others and easier for some. I've haven't had any problem changing and balancing tires. All my motorcycle tires including the 330mm on my Ridgeback to my Dodge 3/4 ton 4WD 305/70R16 tires are changed by myself. The only exception is those damn Corvette Run flat tires. Talk about a challenge which I hope to master one day. I remember it all started when living in an apartment complex and my buddy and I broke the bead on his car tires by using the weight of the vehicle and tire irons!

 

[cdogg556]

Always do my own, just follow Curtis's how to change a 300 tire in the "how to" section, actually fairly easy, my last one was done in less than an hour!

 

[badyellowvette]

I was surprised how easy the 300 went on last time. I lubed it up with soap and water and when I bent over to force it over the rim it fell on so easy I almost fell over. Front was harder.