stewarth
Scooter
Am I nuts to be thinking about replacing my tires?
I road 6700 miles in 2010 on my the OEMs that came with my 2010 ABS. Unfortunately a lot of slab commuting and up and down to Maine. Which has left my rear tire with a 'flat' spot where you would expect it. Plenty of tread left on front and rear, but its packed away for winter storage, so can't share a photo. I guess I could try measure it, would that help?
With all the tire threads.....it got me to wondering at what point do you think about replacing tires, even if they are not worn out? I've never had a touring bike, my sports bikes tended to wear very evenly. I've considered the question has the handling changed to help answer this, but to what degree...I can't really tell, it been a smooth transition.
I know new tires will feel great.....but do I really need them? Well, while you ponder that...off to shovel more snow.
I road 6700 miles in 2010 on my the OEMs that came with my 2010 ABS. Unfortunately a lot of slab commuting and up and down to Maine. Which has left my rear tire with a 'flat' spot where you would expect it. Plenty of tread left on front and rear, but its packed away for winter storage, so can't share a photo. I guess I could try measure it, would that help?
With all the tire threads.....it got me to wondering at what point do you think about replacing tires, even if they are not worn out? I've never had a touring bike, my sports bikes tended to wear very evenly. I've considered the question has the handling changed to help answer this, but to what degree...I can't really tell, it been a smooth transition.
I know new tires will feel great.....but do I really need them? Well, while you ponder that...off to shovel more snow.