Car Tire

[lragan]

I debated whether to replace the tires on my newest '96 -- it had been sitting in a garage with practically new tires for 8 years or so.  When I noticed cracks in the sidewall of the front tire near the rim, I figured it was not worth the risk -- a blowout on the front tire could ruin your whole day!

The rear tire did not manifest cracks, but I was hankerin to try the car tire.  I still have the Dunlop rear tire in the barn if anyone wants it.

[silveradocowboy]

Dan, check the date code of the sidewall of your tires. Here is a link to some tire code info, at the bottom of the page you will see what a tire code looks like.

http://www.ama-cycle.org/roadride/Riderresc/tires.asp

[MarylandMagnav45]

I don't understand it.  I've had the tires on my bike now for 4 years...they're cracked...and I've gone 23,000 miles on them.

I probably have about 60% tread left, and I still have some tits.

A couple of things Dan...
First.. It's "got Jugs" NOW an update on your present chest status...  


Second.. Your tires are probably hard as a rock.. M/C tires over time become hard and less sticky..
I know things are tight with you right now, but when you get a couple of nickels to rub together, you may want to think about going ahead and changing out your tires.. You won't believe the difference.. I recommend Metzlers over Duncraps... But that's just me..
The tire cracking also bothers me (and should probably bother you as well)...

Third - great signature picture.. Where is that??  

1st.  You and your jokes lol.  Everyone knew what I meant .

2nd.  I agree but my riding days are over...living in the big apple, with no place for my motorcycle .
When I finally find a secure place I can store it up here that I can easily use from time to time (no storage sheds plz), I'll swap the tires to darkside.  Hey Harry, I'll even give you a sweet deal...u fly up to NYC and help me put a darkside tire on my bike, and u can stay at my apt w/ ur wife for free for a number of days if u want to come visit the NYC area for whatever reason .

3rd.  Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park...in the great state of Virginia.  Rolling blue mountains, clouds that roll in on the mountain during the ride...its pretty freaky riding through a cloud on a SUNNY day, and about 120 miles of curves.  When i was there, it was 35 degrees out, and no bikes!  I got a retired couple to take that picture of me.

Future plans. When I get vacation time from my job (yeah, i'm salary now ), I plan on riding up to the Adirondacks in upstate NY, and tackling that mountain range.

Who's coming with me?

[MarylandMagnav45]

Dan, check the date code of the sidewall of your tires. Here is a link to some tire code info, at the bottom of the page you will see what a tire code looks like.

http://www.ama-cycle.org/roadride/Riderresc/tires.asp

I wish I could Jeff.  My motorcycle is about 250 some miles away from me...in winter storage in my parents garage.  Battery tendered, sea foam, carbs drained...best treatment...

oh yeah, up on stand too .

Btw, PM me your cell phone number...had some questions for you.

[MarylandMagnav45]

I'd also like to do a big circle burn out, and pop a wheelie before I switch to the dark side.

MAD MAX style

[roboto65]

Hehehe maybe spring I will bring the wife and change that tire 

[MarylandMagnav45]

Hehehe maybe spring I will bring the wife and change that tire 

Come on down! .....I mean up! 

Bring those saddlebags/trunk too

I got a big apartment...its a triplex = 3 floors.

Before u go jumping down my skin, I got a sweet deal on it too..I don't live in the ghetto...and it would cost more money to store my motorcycle in a garage then i pay in rent!

[lragan]

I got a big apartment...its a triplex = 3 floors.

Before u go jumping down my skin, I got a sweet deal on it too..I don't live in the ghetto...and it would cost more money to store my motorcycle in a garage then i pay in rent!

So, can you ride that Magna up the stairs?

[hootmon]

So, can you ride that Magna up the stairs?

Come on Lawrence, you know Dan...
Don't give him any ideas that might hurt himself!!!   

[MarylandMagnav45]

I got a big apartment...its a triplex = 3 floors.

Before u go jumping down my skin, I got a sweet deal on it too..I don't live in the ghetto...and it would cost more money to store my motorcycle in a garage then i pay in rent!

So, can you ride that Magna up the stairs?

I would if I could.  Too heavy...unstable to push it up the stairs even with the help of the gas.

I'm looking into a 50-150cc scooter...any recommendations?

[Len Averyt]

I don't understand it.  I've had the tires on my bike now for 4 years...they're cracked...and I've gone 23,000 miles on them.
I probably have about 60% tread left, and I still have some tits.
I guess I don't ride as hard as you guys do. Both my tires are stock dunlop M/C tires too.

Road temperatures and ozone (pollution) can cause accelerated wear. here in Texas, pavement temperatures can reach near or exceed 190F and the extra ozone pollution oxidizes rubber a lot quicker at those temps.

[lragan]

When I bought my first '96 Magna, it had about 26000 miles on it.  I replaced the rear tire twice in the first 18 months due to punctures.  At 35,500 miles I replaced the front tire due to tread wear.  I might have squeezed more out of it, but the tread depth indicator groove in the center of the tire was essentially gone.  I now have about 5000 miles on this tire, and it has 3/32" depth on the center groove.

I replaced both tires on the '96 I just bought because the sidewalls were cracked due to age.  The bike had been sitting in a garage for ~8 years, and the sidewalls had developed cracks, not immediately obvious, but painfully so when the tires were deflated a bit, near the wheel rims.  The back tire was not as cracked as the front.

So I don't know how long tires should last.  I have replaced two due to punctures, two due to age (with plenty of tread on them), and one due to wear.

[TLRam1]

Hoot,

Did your larger tire lower your RPM's?

Not sure if it's on the FAQ but what was your height of the tire you have compared to the Dunlop?

Can you measure the difference between depth of tread left and what you started with?

[hootmon]

Hoot,

Did your larger tire lower your RPM's?

Not sure if it's on the FAQ but what was your height of the tire you have compared to the Dunlop?

Can you measure the difference between depth of tread left and what you started with?

There was no notable difference in RPM, Maybe 100 RPM at 60 MPH. My tire is a 165/80-15.

I don't know what the tread depth was new.. I think Lawrence put on the same tire and has not ridden his much since. So if you can get him to measure his and I will measure mine it should be close enough for your purposes..
I have 12K miles on my tire. The outside tread measures 3cm and the center bead reads about 2.75cm's - Inches is too rough a guess - I hope Lawrence has a cm stick.. I used a sewing ruler.

[TLRam1]

Normally the mfg site will list the tread depth.