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How old is too old when buying a tire?
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<blockquote data-quote="roger dodger" data-source="post: 1435562" data-attributes="member: 18173"><p>My brother refused to spend the money on his used ST1300 for new tires. I went to ride with him (in another state) and found he was riding on 13 year old Bridgestones (not great to begin with). He said the tread is still good, but I said the checking and cracking and dryness is bad for anything! I pitched PR4s for great all around performance.</p><p></p><p>Last Christmas he got a bonus of $500 or so, and that made him go get 2 new tires. His first comment was 'It rides like a whole new bike' . Duh I responded.</p><p></p><p>My point is some folks ride old tires all the time. It's their butt in the saddle. I think 3-5 yrs old is fine (but not new) for most bikes. Get some $ back, or ask next time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="roger dodger, post: 1435562, member: 18173"] My brother refused to spend the money on his used ST1300 for new tires. I went to ride with him (in another state) and found he was riding on 13 year old Bridgestones (not great to begin with). He said the tread is still good, but I said the checking and cracking and dryness is bad for anything! I pitched PR4s for great all around performance. Last Christmas he got a bonus of $500 or so, and that made him go get 2 new tires. His first comment was 'It rides like a whole new bike' . Duh I responded. My point is some folks ride old tires all the time. It's their butt in the saddle. I think 3-5 yrs old is fine (but not new) for most bikes. Get some $ back, or ask next time. [/QUOTE]
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