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Post by freddie19 on May 29, 2024 16:05:47 GMT 1
Well after Dusty put me on the right track to getting my Bandit wheels powder coated I've now got a decision to make about the tyres.
So I bought a pair of new Bridgestone BT016's in 2018 but due to the rebuild of my 900F taking far, far longer than I expected I'm only now in a position to fit them.
Trouble is I'm not sure I feel comfortable fitting 6 year old tyres to my freshly powder coated wheels. How long will it be before I have to change them again because they're getting too old? The tyres have been stored in my garage the last 6 years so hopefully haven't deteriated too much but there's no getting away from the fact that they're already 6 years old before I even fit them.
So guys, what's your opinions, am I worrying too much, will they be fine to fit? Or, should I bite the bullet and buy a new pair of tyres that will give me the longest lifespan before I have to change them again?
Must admit I do fancy a nice new pair of Michelin Pilot Powers! 🤔
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Post by Yogi on May 29, 2024 16:39:16 GMT 1
I think you’ve answered your own question
Get the Michelins and sell the bt,s on 👍
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on May 29, 2024 17:55:42 GMT 1
If stored correctly then 10 years is the guidance
I think they would be fine. My hybrids tyres that I'm just replacing are 2012 😬
Steve
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Post by donkeychomp on May 29, 2024 22:34:30 GMT 1
Dilemma tyres are a cheap Chinese copy. Avoid.
Joking aside I'd use 6 year old tyres quite happily.
Alex
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Post by fabiostar on May 31, 2024 21:33:31 GMT 1
as long as they wernt stored under the sea 6 year old tyres will be grand, i just fitted 2018 tyres to my last bike and footrests touched the ground just fine.
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