Are your new tires really new?

[Jeff Kurth]

How many check the date your tires were made when you buy new tires?

I just bought a brand new rear tire for my busa and i just checked when it was made.... 42 week of 2012. I think thats October 2012...

Is there anything wrong with that? Just wondering how long a tire can sit before it goes bad...

 

[dadofthree]

Not a tire expert but if they look new, no cracking in sidewall, soft and flexible I'd say good to go. One good thing about a Busais the rear tire doesn't last long.

 

[Tufbusa]

Folks get to caught up in tire dates. Most manufacturers guarantee their tires for six years even if you have them mounted on a bike that never sees the inside of a garage. Mother natures elements is what takes it toll on tires. If stored in a cool dark place such as your garage tires last a long time. I had a Dunlop 207 laying around my garage for 11 years. I was torn as to whether to throw that puppy in the fire or mount it and see how it performed. My curiosity got the best of me so I wore that puppy out on the rear from shoulder to shoulder and it worked just fine.

 

[mysql]

If you're buying discounted tires, usually it's because they are several years old already. It should be expected.

 

[skydivr]

3 years never hurt anybody if stored like most of these guys do.

 

[Jeff Kurth]

Thanks guys..

 

[Dscahill]

A tire is considered "New" if it hasn't been used, and the date stamp on the DOT (last 4 digits) says the tire is no older than 3 years. Also riders consider, after 7 years the tire is old/worn out and should be replaced. Granted the odds of a busa tire lasting this long are slim!!

-D

 

[dadofthree]

Humor has it, that even a Busa garaged, untouched and on stands will shred a rear tire within seven years


I said rumor

 

[dadofthree]

Nobody even mentioned Shinkos :shutup:

 

[Dscahill]

Hey now, for what they are Shinkos are decent.