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Opinion on new tire purchased.......

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Blackfnttruck, Jan 20, 2016.

  1. Blackfnttruck

    Blackfnttruck Member

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    I just bought a new rear tire and when it came it has a 3812 date code. I'm sure it is fine, and they told me, of course, it was stored in a controlled environment. It is obviously new, all the little rubber mold nubs are there. My first thought is to return it, because if I sell the bike in 2 years, the tire will then look 6 years old.

    Opinions please....would you return it or use it?
    Thanks
     
    Blackfnttruck, Jan 20, 2016
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Use it. If you ride as much as you should it won't have any tread in 2 years.
     
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    Ha....good point.

    BTW...it came from what I would consider a reputable dealer, not an ebay purchase
     
    Blackfnttruck, Jan 21, 2016
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    jayrodoh YimYam

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    Keep the receipt. If you sell it, point out the date. I've rarely taken tire age into consideration, I look for UV damage, sidewall cracks, etc. Hell, I just replaced the 30 year old tires on my boat trailer. It spent most of its first 25 years in a garage after the owner passed. We'd still pull it 900 miles every summer going up north without an issue. Disclaimer: I'm not recommending anyone run 30 year old tires. I evaluated mine and knew the risk. Carried a spare and a jack. Obviously a tire failure on a trailer is a much different event compared to a tire failure on a bike.
     
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    Thanks for the input.
     
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