Tyre Life

mastermosher
mastermosher Posts: 233
edited February 2011 in MTB general
Hi all. Silly question really. If a tyre does not show any signs of the tread wearing as the compound is of a hard nature how regularly should it be changed.
Cheers.
I don't mind what they say... as long as they say its enormous

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  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    When it is worn....
    Neeermad
    Carbon 456
    456 lefty
    Pompino
    White Inbred
  • wordnumb
    wordnumb Posts: 847
    Or switched when you want to use a tyre better suited to a different terrain. There is no tyre to rule them all. *

    * You see what I did there? A Lord of the Rings reference when discussing tyres, which are the same shape as a ring and often have funny writing on them. I could take it further by spinning out some nonsense about Andy Serkis sneeking around Fort Bill muttering "....my pressures..." but that would probably spoil the whole thing.
  • ll_sharpy
    ll_sharpy Posts: 40
    Yeah keep it until it doesn't perform like it should.

    Although there is a minimum tread depth for cars you (generally) realise well before that mark by the way it handles. Bikes are the same.

    Tyres are funny things at the best of times, different people prefer different tyres for the same thing, so as long as you are comfortable - keep rolling.
    "If in doubt....close your eyes"

    One One 456 Carbon
  • joshtp
    joshtp Posts: 3,966
    when it's so knakered and worn it's starting to look like a slick.... :lol:


    seriously, I hate spending money on tyres, so usually hold off till it's totally mullered... but normally, when you feel its worn enough to give a serious compromise in grip.
    I like bikes and stuff
  • captainfly
    captainfly Posts: 1,001
    If it is years the tyres are on it will depend on sidewall condition or the rubber delaminating but you would notice this just by looking at the tyre. otherwise change them when you need to, but there is nothing more sure if you nurse a tyre for years the ride after you change it will be the day you ride over broken glass :o
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  • mastermosher
    mastermosher Posts: 233
    Thanks all for your advice.
    I don't mind what they say... as long as they say its enormous
  • bike-a-swan
    bike-a-swan Posts: 1,235
    wordnumb wrote:
    Andy Serkis sneeking around Fort Bill muttering "....my pressures..."
    :lol:

    "...filthy little thornsies, they stole it from us..."
    Rock Lobster 853, Trek 1200 and a very old, tired and loved Apollo Javelin.
  • Deputy Dawg
    Deputy Dawg Posts: 428
    If its any help, Bridgestone recomend a 10 year life for automotive tyres due to fatigue. Never had MTB tyres last that long though ;)
    Statistically, Six Out Of Seven Dwarves Aren't Happy
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Replace 'em one you have a stupid crash that was entirely your fault but for which you want a handy scapegoat.
    Uncompromising extremist
  • pugaltitude
    pugaltitude Posts: 191
    When I cycle and I dont fall off, the tyres fine but when I fall of because of the tyre, I change!
  • midemeyer
    midemeyer Posts: 5
    wordnumb wrote:
    Or switched when you want to use a tyre better suited to a different terrain. There is no tyre to rule them all. *

    * You see what I did there? A Lord of the Rings reference when discussing tyres, which are the same shape as a ring and often have funny writing on them. I could take it further by spinning out some nonsense about Andy Serkis sneeking around Fort Bill muttering "....my pressures..." but that would probably spoil the whole thing.


    Made me lol hard in a silent office @ work :oops:
  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    mastermosher wrote:
    If a tyre does not show any signs of the tread wearing as the compound is of a hard nature how regularly should it be changed.
    Only last year I disposed of some green Michelin Wildgrippers from the 1990s. Back then, rubber was like plastic and the tyres were never going to wear out even though the sidewalls were starting to perish. The lad I gave them to was perfectly happy with them and wore them down to the carcass, no punctures or pinch flats or blowouts even though I wouldn't have put them on the side of a boat.

    Michelin say tyres can be stored in a dry, dark place away from electromagnetic radiation for up to 5 years but what do they know about it :wink:

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