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Decrepit tyres
Posted: Fri May 31, 2019 5:58 pm
by GRAgusta
OK Boxertrix Land
What is the general opinion on this ... when we went to Jedburgh for the ride out in 2012 I had new Pirelli Angels on the R1100S .... and they are still there, not yet worn out, still got some miles in them. Is there a point in time when they have to be replaced regardless of not being worn down - just cos they're old like the pilot ???
Re: Decrepit tyres
Posted: Fri May 31, 2019 7:29 pm
by boxerscott
Dunno Gawaine, but if you decide to replace them, in the name of research i`ll have em off you and will tell how i got on with them
Chris
Re: Decrepit tyres
Posted: Fri May 31, 2019 8:51 pm
by Humbug
There is a general rule that tyres should be replaced after 6 years from manufacture. Apparently something to do with the chemical compound. Date of manufacture is on the sidewall, four numbers normally preceded by DOT first two numbers are the week and second two are year e.g DOT1513 is 15th week of 2013.
Re: Decrepit tyres
Posted: Fri May 31, 2019 10:24 pm
by simon
I would get out and enjoy wearing them down over the summer before they get past the use by date.
Then you don't mind (or question) changing them
Re: Decrepit tyres
Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2019 10:51 am
by Humbug
These are worth a look if you are worried about tyres, Maxxis for £99 a pair this weekend!
https://www.mandp.co.uk/products/maxxis ... 162-536166
Re: Decrepit tyres
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 10:26 am
by The Teutonic Tangerine
Just ordered a pair for my 2009 RT
Thanks for the link
Re: Decrepit tyres
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 10:47 pm
by boxerscott
I use these, great value for money. Had the previous version and had Supermax sports. No complaints.
C