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Offline daveywww

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Is there a use by date ?
« on: March 09, 2019, 14:36:59 »
New V-Strom owner. It came with Maxxis Presa Detours?. Loads of life left in them, but I noticed they were made in 2012, 7 years ago!
I’m going to be riding on-street 100%. Should I be thinking of changing them? If so, what to. I’d obviously prefer to keep the 250 in my pocket, but I also want to keep my pocket off the ground. I’m assuming Michelin something’s are best?

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Re: Is there a use by date ?
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2019, 15:56:18 »
I'm a fan of the Michelin Road5. Others swear by the Michelin Anakee. There are a few good ones now, a quick search will reveal much. Not sure if they're any better these days but the Bridgestone trailwing tyres used be known as deathwings by some owners...
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Re: Is there a use by date ?
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2019, 16:02:14 »
I'm with Paul on the choice, new rubber would make the bike grip in the wet for sure, and tyres do age, someone will pop in soon who can better advise on longevity of yours, though I would suspect they are past their best.

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Re: Is there a use by date ?
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2019, 16:24:52 »
Interested in the answer too, as I have a spare 2009 Anakee2 ready for my next change, which I am thinking I probably shouldn't use.

I like the pocket analogy too :thumb:
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Re: Is there a use by date ?
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2019, 16:50:42 »
The man from Michelin, he say:
'It is difficult to predict a tyre's lifespan because it bears no relation to its manufacturing date. Tyres that have never been used, or have only been used infrequently, may still show signs of aging. Many factors can affect their lifespan: weather conditions, storage and usage conditions, load, speed, tyre pressure, maintenance, riding style, and so on.

Michelin recommends that all riders regularly spend some time inspecting their Tyres to pick up on any external signs of aging or wear, such as deformations or cracks in the tread, on the shoulders or sides.
You should also have your Tyres checked by a professional who can assess if they should be replaced or not.

The 5 year test… before it's too late!

After 5 years or more of use, Tyres should be examined every year by a professional mechanic. If the Tyres need to be changed, follow the manufacturer's recommendations with regard to replacing original components. As a precaution, all Tyres that have not been replaced after ten years should be changed, even if they appear to be in a generally good condition and have not reached their tread wear limit.'

Only refers to tyres in use, but I wouldn't go putting something already 10 years old on a bike.
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Re: Is there a use by date ?
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2019, 17:32:06 »
There was a van in the news last week. Blew one of its 18 year old tyres on the motorway. No blame attached, no charges brought.

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Re: Is there a use by date ?
« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2019, 17:57:30 »
Personally I wouldn't ride on tyres that are more than 5 years old.
As tyres age they go through many temperature changes that slowly dry the rubber out causing them to harden and crack.
Hard rubber no matter what psi you run will never grip as well as fresh rubber and often fails to get up to proper running temperatures which also reduces grip levels.

Just remember that it's the tyres that keep you upright with the smallest area of contact.... Never scrimp with your life ..
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Re: Is there a use by date ?
« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2019, 18:01:24 »
Normally 10 years on a tyre ..... but it depends on how they were stored ....  if it was a fatal accident they would be looked at.
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Re: Is there a use by date ?
« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2019, 18:04:39 »
Should be less than 5 and an MOT requirement , which it isn't , well , on bikes anyway.
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Re: Is there a use by date ?
« Reply #9 on: March 09, 2019, 18:31:35 »
Interesting one this.
My strom August 2012, is on original tyres at 2500miles.
Happy with these, good grip (ride to edge of tyre) though the lad on the back probably helps.
Wifes car we have had 6 years is on rear tyres it came with though some minor signs of age went through mot last month. I will put new tyres on it next year (only does town work).
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Re: Is there a use by date ?
« Reply #10 on: March 10, 2019, 10:10:03 »
After much deliberation, I’ve ordered a couple of Michelin Road 5’s. We’ll see how we get on.

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Re: Is there a use by date ?
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2019, 15:24:49 »
Put a pair of Road 5’s on today. Thought they felt a bit weird riding home, checked the pressures, 50 psi. All good. Now to sand paper the chicken strips off.

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Re: Is there a use by date ?
« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2019, 21:56:39 »
Blimey 50 psi was it a place that normally fits motorcycle tyres ?

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Re: Is there a use by date ?
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2019, 21:59:44 »
Now to sand paper the chicken strips off.

That's cheating .. crank it over ..  :icon_wink:
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Re: Is there a use by date ?
« Reply #14 on: March 24, 2019, 08:24:59 »
Great tyres, and very good in the wet.