Before they leave the manufacturing floor, tires are dated. This sets their lifespan in motion. You can determine how old your tires are by checking the Tire Identification Number (TIN) on the tire sidewall. The last four digits tell the week and year of manufacture. For example, 0221 represents the second week of 2021.
A common recommendation by industry insiders is to stop riding on motorcycle tires more than five years old. The new tires you buy, however, could already be a few years old. If you purchase tires from a reputable supplier that stores them correctly, it’s potentially safe to ride on them longer.
Some manufacturers will tell you that you can ride on tires until they’re 10 years old. So, five or 10? Even if your motorcycle tires look good to you after five years from the date they were manufactured, have them inspected each year by a tire professional.
Motorcycle tires never last longer than 10 years. If your bike’s tires are older than this, you need to replace them.
Manufacturers cut grooves called rain sipes into street tires to disperse water on the road and provide traction. If you look at the edge of the tread on the motorcycle tire sidewall, you’ll find tread wear indicator (TWI) markings. At the TWI, you’ll find a raised bar across the tire in the rain sipes. When the tread has worn down to be level with that bar, your tires are worn out. Order new ones now.
Make inspecting your tires part of your routine, pre-ride motorcycle safety inspection. Motorcycle tires are vulnerable to wear and abuse from the road surface. Pull over and check your tires if you hit a pothole or run over debris.
Here are some tire defects you need to look for:
Fractures could indicate the tire is failing. Cuts come from impacts on the road. If you see any of these, replace that tire.
Don’t leave yourself unprotected if the unexpected happens on your next ride. Review your current coverage and get a free motorcycle insurance quote today.
It’s important to record your motorcycle’s mileage when you have new tires mounted. This gives you a starting point to track tire lifespan. Many riders expect to get the same mileage from each set of new tires, but tire life factors change over time. Experienced riders also consider factors like logging more two-up touring or track-like days in gauging their expectations and replacement plans.
How you store your motorcycle will also affect how long your motorcycle tires last. Exposure to the sun ages tires, as do temperature extremes and fluctuations. Generally, storing your bike in a garage will lengthen your tires’ lifespan. When you bring a motorcycle out from storage, it’s time to check your tires’ age and perform a careful inspection.
Your motorcycle tires connect you to the road—which is why it’s dangerous to try and get the last possible mile out of your tires. When the tread nears the wear marks or looks like it’s wearing unevenly, or your tires are showing signs of aging, it’s time for a new set.
You have many choices of motorcycle tires. Stay with your motorcycle manufacturer’s recommended size and don’t mix brands or types on the front and rear. Your best bet is to change both at the same time. A rear tire may wear out first, but a new set will give you better handling and may make your motorcycle feel new again.
Tires are the second-most frequently incurred expense in motorcycle maintenance after oil changes. While quality tires aren’t cheap, they’re worth it considering what rides on them. To discover more ways you can help protect your bike—and yourself—get a free, quick quote from Dairyland® today.
Till next time, ride safe!
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Did you know that your motorcycle tires have a shelf life?
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The average motorcycle tire lasts for five years. However, some motorcycle tires might last for less than five years because of constant wear and tear or changes in weather. Your motorcycle tire might not last long because of a puncture or because it has become damaged. To check the tire’s age, look at its side wall for its manufacturing date.
This is arguably the most valuable motorcycle safety advice; old, worn-out tires significantly affect the performance and traction level of your bike on the road, making it dangerous to ride.
With this in mind, you'd want to know exactly how old your tires are so that you can replace them on time, regardless of tread wear.
The reason why tires come with an age limit is that the rubber components used to make them tend to deteriorate with time.
To be precise, the rubber compounds will oxidize with continued use. This leads to hardening and, thus, increased brittleness and reduced flexibility.
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Since oxidization is a developing process, these tires come with an age limit—regardless of whether you use them or not.
Now that we have stated that you should not use your motorcycle tires after they hit 5 years, you might be wondering how you can check the age of your tires.
It's simple; all the information you need to determine your the age of your tires is written on the sidewall.
Check the sidewall of your tire for the acronym "DOT" and check the series of numbers that follows it.
Focus on the last 4 digits of these number series as they'll help you uncover when your tire was manufactured. Of these 4 digits, the first 2 represent the week of manufacture, and the last 2 represent the year of manufacture.
For example,
Let's say the last four numbers on your tire sidewall are 3517. This simply means that your tire was made on the 35th week of the year 2017.
Having deciphered this info, grab a calculator and divide the number of weeks by 4.3 to determine the month of manufacture.
35/4.3= 8.1395
This means the tire was made in August 2017.
Now subtract the manufacturer date from the current date to get the exact tire age.
August 2019 - August 2017= 2 years.
For this particular tire, you'll have to replace it in August 2022, so you'll have to wait for around 3 more years.
Remember that the sidewalls of these tires also provide you with additional crucial info on the tire's width and height, and even the rim size. This will come in handy when looking for a tire replacement.
IMPORTANT: If you go shopping for tires from a dealer today and come across a tire that was manufactured last year, it's still considered new.
BUT… keep in mind that the safe limit for all rubber tires is 5 years from the manufacturing date. This is the period after which the rubber compounds cease being reliable.
Rule of thumb: Replace your motorcycle tires when they hit their 5th birthday, even if they still appear to be in good working conditions.
You need to replace your tire when they hit they hit their expiry date.
But this isn't always the case.
Sometimes, you might be forced to change the tires before they hit 5 years due to a number of reasons that we're going to share with you below…
If this tread starts wearing, therefore, your bike becomes dangerous to ride. If your tires reach the legal tread wear limit (which is 2/32" (or 0.8 millimeters) of tread depth), you must replace them.Not really.
You should only replace the tire that has reached the age limit, has tread wear, or has any other defects we have outlined above.
If you notice any physical damages on both tires or they're over 5 years from the date of manufacture, only then should you consider replacing both of them.
In most cases, the rear tire wears out faster than the front one. This is quite understandable given that this rear tire sends all the engine's power on the road, taking more than half of your bike's weight.
Most seasoned riders confess to changing the front tire with every second rear tire change.
In case you're switching to a different model or brand of tires, then you might consider changing both the front and rear tires. Riding a bike with tires of different models/brands might result in strange handling issues.
Frequently replacing your motorcycle tires before they reach the recommended age limit can take a toll on your finances.
Luckily, you can observe the following motorcycle tire maintenance tips to ensure your tires stand the test of time:
Say no to hard cornering, sudden acceleration, maximum braking, etc. with your new tires.Motorcycle tires have a maximum age limit of 5 years, after which you should replace them, even if they still look perfect. Past this period, the rubber components used to make them tend to harden, making them feel brittle and less flexible.
But you don't always have to wait for the expiry date to replace your tires. Regularly inspect, and if you notice any punctures, cuts, damages, tear and wear, etc., you should consider changing the tire, even if the 5-year period isn't over.
Regular (and proper) tire maintenance can go a long way in helping your tires serve you for longer, avoid frequent replacements, and save you money.
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Consumer disputes over the age of the tire have not subsided for several seasons. When purchasing motorcycle or scooter tires, we are often asked the same question: “Is the rubber fresh?”. If they hear in response: “Week 45 of 2017”, not to mention 2016-15, they say in disappointment: “So old?! We would like "fresh".
Let's take a look at the myth of "old tires" together.
To begin with, let's define the understanding of the terms used: warranty shelf life, tire aging and tire life (service life).
1. Shelf life - a certain period during which the product, subject to the established rules of storage and operation, retains all its properties.
According to the legislation of the Russian Federation GOST 5652-89 "Pneumatic tires for motorcycles, sidecars, motor scooters and mopeds Specifications" p.p. 5.2. Guaranteed shelf life of tires - five years from the week of manufacture; tires 2.50/85-6 - four years from the week of manufacture.
Five-year storage periods are set not because the tire will deteriorate after that, but because, by law, the manufacturer does not have the right to establish a shorter warranty period.
Thus, with standard storage of tires in a warehouse for up to 5 years, according to their technical characteristics, they can be considered “new”.
Moreover, in the technical specifications of tire manufacturers, there is no concept of “warranty shelf life” at all. For an illustrative example, see below:
2. What is tire aging? Tire aging is the physical state of the tire, which is determined solely by the conditions of storage and use. For example, if a new tire is mounted on a parked scooter or stored near a transformer (ozone is detrimental) or a radiator, it is natural that the sidewalls of the tire will develop permanent cracks, which will impair its performance and ability to hold pressure.
A new tire has a preservation layer that wears off after 300 km, and only after that does the rubber begin to “dry” (“age”).
The age of tires during standard storage is an insignificant, non-determining factor that should not be taken into account when buying them.
The tire is considered old and must be replaced when the legally or technologically permissible residual tread depth is reached in at least one area. The legislation of Russia in accordance with the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of October 23, 1996 No. 1090 (as amended on December 24, 2018) “On the rules of the road”, “SDA of the Russian Federation, 5. Wheels and tires”. 5.1. The residual depth of the tire tread pattern (in the absence of wear indicators) is no more than: for vehicles of categories L - 0.8 mm; for vehicles of categories N2, N3, O3, O4 - 1 mm; for vehicles of categories M1, N1, O1, O2 - 1.6 mm; for vehicles of categories M2, M3 - 2 mm (category L - motor vehicles, including: mopeds, motorbikes, mokiki .
..).
For comparison, the permissible residual tread depth in Germany is 1.6 mm, in France, Great Britain and the USA it is 1.0 mm.
3. What is tire life? This is the operating period specified by the respective manufacturer. As we can see in the graph above, Michelin tires have a lifespan of 10 years if the recommendations for storage, speed intervals, loads and an annual tire inspection by a specialist after 5 years of operation are followed.
The British Rubber Manufacturers Association recommends purchasing tires within 6 years from the date of manufacture, respectively, with subsequent operation for 10 years (the paragraph uses information from the official website www.avontyres.com/en-gb/contact.
English manufacturer tires Avon recommends purchasing a tire within 5 years from the date of manufacture, respectively, followed by 10 years of use.0006
From the above it follows that the life of a tire should not be confused with the process of its aging and storage.
That is, the tire of 2016 purchased in 2019 is N O V A Y.
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