lrenaud
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I've mostly lurked since finding this site although actively posted for a while. Don't browse as much as I used to but always nice to check in and catch up on my reading of what's been happening...
On to the subject...
I ride a VTX1300. Bought it new May 04 and at 13 months old it now has just shy of 11k miles on it. We like to ride!
I've been hearing that tires generally last 12 - 14k miles and tread wear is not the most significant factor due to dry rot and heat and cold expansion of the rubber. Just how exactly am I supposed to be able to tell when the tires should be changed if not be tread wear? I hope I don't just ride till they start having problems, flats, etc.?
I haven't noticed any problems while riding but don't want to take any chances with them either - it just ain't worth it.
On to the subject...
I ride a VTX1300. Bought it new May 04 and at 13 months old it now has just shy of 11k miles on it. We like to ride!
I've been hearing that tires generally last 12 - 14k miles and tread wear is not the most significant factor due to dry rot and heat and cold expansion of the rubber. Just how exactly am I supposed to be able to tell when the tires should be changed if not be tread wear? I hope I don't just ride till they start having problems, flats, etc.?
I haven't noticed any problems while riding but don't want to take any chances with them either - it just ain't worth it.