tyre AGE

[L]

should be collecting an 1150GSA 2moro.
2002 model, 19,000km, still on its original tyres!

The owner was saying I definitely need to replace the tyres because of the age, not because of their tread (They're both surprisingly good!).

He also said to be careful when buying new tyres because sometomes they are several years old when they sell them to you... your thoughts please?

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[Spout]

Age of tyres wouldn't bother me, it's more dependant on their condition. But if you are unable to assess them replace them for your own peace of mind.

You can check the date of tyres - four digit number on sidewall, first two digits is week, last two year (eg 0602 is sometime in Feb 2002) of when they were cast(?).

 

[turnipbmw]

I'll buy the old ones off you if you do change !

 

[STUBBS]

as long as theyre not stored / parked up in direct sunlight they should last for years correct tyre preasure also reduces flexing, look at the tyres side walls for signs of cracking

 

[bisbee]

Have a look here http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html

 

[millard]

Have a look here http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html

That's a good link Bisbee, thanks

 

[Smartbazza]

tyres

tyre dealers dont stock / recommend fitting tyres 4 years old or more but I suspect that this may be because they're not at their 'optimum' rather than falling to pieces.

 

[L]

thought he was being a bit paranoid. I'll look at them more closely, but as far as I am aware, thee bike has been on its centre stand in a garage for most of its life - lets face it, 19,000 km in 6 years is nothing.

The date on the sidewall is 0402, which is why we think they are the original tyres

 

[nunesaf]

thought he was being a bit paranoid. I'll look at them more closely, but as far as I am aware, thee bike has been on its centre stand in a garage for most of its life - lets face it, 19,000 km in 6 years is nothing.

The date on the sidewall is 0402, which is why we think they are the original tyres

Hi,
Theoretically, rubber ages at a rate of 5% a year (so they say). Check for cracks, see if the rubber is soft (or hard) by pressing with your nail on the center and on the edges. Drive it and it shouldn't feel any sliding (provided the tires are at the right pressure).

Keep them for a few months and then decide what to do. If you feel confident and if it does the corners well, keep them for a while more.

Obviously that when you fit new tires, you will feel the bike even better

 

[Sgt Bilco]

I`d have thought at 19k, there wouldn`t be a whole lot of life left in them...!!

Go on, treat the old girl to some new shoe`s

 

[L]

didn't get the bike today - maybe the weekend... will hopefully post a pic of the tyres to see what you think of them!