alol74 Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Hi all,I've just bought my first big bike - Suzuki Bandit 600N 1998. Went through MOT no problem but they mentioned that front tyre is old (it has full tread, virtually untouched, but the bike has not been used for a few years...) Anyway, the tyre has wee cracks on sides - like when rubber gets old it cracks... They have suggested replacing it... is there an assessment that I can do to find out how long it will last ? well, even roughly ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 If that is what they say, I'd do it. The fact it has begun to perish is not a good sign.There will be a date code on the side of the tyre, should be heat stamped on there somewhere, comprising of a week no. and a year. Normally found after the the size and load rating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 see the 4806?the tyre was manufactured week 48, 2006..Hope that helpsI should clarify, tyres do have a shelf life. IIRC its about 6 years. I stand to be corrected though.Edit again: found this for ya: http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.htmlit may be a car tyre... but the logic holds true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 You should of seen my face when i noticed my tyres were on the bike from stock (year 2000) after i had my accident where i low sided.. them 9-10 year old tyres went pronto after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alol74 Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 see the 4806?the tyre was manufactured week 48, 2006..Hope that helpsI should clarify, tyres do have a shelf life. IIRC its about 6 years. I stand to be corrected though.Edit again: found this for ya: http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.htmlit may be a car tyre... but the logic holds trueThanks a lot, appreciate that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 shouldnt use a tyre more than 5 years old and if side walls are cracking replace them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadtorque Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Don't think you should even be asking this question, if you have been advised to change because of it's age + you yourself can see cracks in the tyre side wall like the rubber is perished,, your own common sense should tell you to change it, your first ride should be to the tyre shop,,,,,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 cracks in the side walls and advice from a shop, what would you think if they went on you, at speed.. bugger wish i'd listened.. either bike to shop, or drop the wheel and take it in, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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