Recommended age of tires

[BucketsII]

My daughter and I have a couple of Can Am Spyders. I have a 2013 RT Limited and she has a 2011 RSS. Both were purchased with very little miles last year. My RT had 600 miles and hers had 3110 miles on it. Tires on both look brand new BUT from my experience here in Florida a tire can look new and be no good due to age. Recently had friends boat trailers blow out due to age, tire looked brand new since it was just sitting without being used. I have been looking online to see what that "age" is on the Kenda OEM tires and cannot find a reference. Does anyone on this website know how long a tire is good for even if it has no wear? I am now concerned that we are risking blowouts like my friends boat trailers. Thank you.

[trikermutha]

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiret...180531170739:s

[ARtraveler]

Consenses seems to be in the five to seven* years old range. When in doubt, change them out. Safety first.

*Edited based on "current" information.

[BucketsII]

I am 100% sure that these tires are what came original with the can am's since both were not being riden by original owners. So in my case the tires are 5 years old and my daughters are 7 years old. Wow- need to go looking for new tires!!! ASAP!

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

It's complicated - if they are new never mounted in a tire ware-house Seven years would be the MAX .... On a Vehicle now I would be re-placing if 5 yrs. old .......... Ultra-violet plays hell with tires so anything that sits in the sun Ages quicker ............ Someone will post - how to know the DATE the tire was made from the code on the sidewall ( all tires must have this ).... I forget how at the moment .... Mike .............PS since you already have the tires I would examine them very closely for cracks in the side wall area

[canamjhb]

The DOT # has the week and year of manufacture. IE; DOT 3316 means the tire was mfg the 33rd week of 2016. ANY tire reaching it's 7th birthday is dangerous regardless of how little use and how good it may look. Those tires on heavy vehicles like big trucks, motorhomes, etc. are especially susceptible to failure. The tires rot or breakdown from the inside over time. Heat is a killer for tires. Here in Arid-Zone-A, there is a tire store on almost every corner for good reason.


My personal opinion about the OEM Kendas is that they should be replaced regardless of age. My front OEMs suffered tread separation and became dangerous while still looking very good and with well under 8K miles. But the great tire debate has been hashed multiple times here. You just do not want an old tire to fail because age related failures usually occur suddenly. Not like a slow leak.....

[newbert]

This thread has got me thinking about my tires now, too.

Right now, I have about 8500 miles on the OEM tires. I don't THINK that I ride aggressively .... I'd say I'm usually 5-10 mph over the limit in the curves on back roads (99% of my riding). Is that considered aggressive?

I was already considering getting car tires installed on my F3T at Spyderquest in early September, because I estimate that I'd be at 11000 miles by that time. Now, I'm thinking that perhaps I shouldn't wait that long?

Please note that I just got the annual NYS safety inspection done (which I assume includes tires), and the Spyder passed with no problems. Not even a mention of tire issues.

So, am I being paranoid? Can I wait until early September and a total of 11 - 12,000 miles on the OEM tires before getting new tires?

Thanks.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

This thread has got me thinking about my tires now, too.

Right now, I have about 8500 miles on the OEM tires. I don't THINK that I ride aggressively .... I'd say I'm usually 5-10 mph over the limit in the curves on back roads (99% of my riding). Is that considered aggressive?

I was already considering getting car tires installed on my F3T at Spyderquest in early September, because I estimate that I'd be at 11000 miles by that time. Now, I'm thinking that perhaps I shouldn't wait that long?

Please note that I just got the annual NYS safety inspection done (which I assume includes tires), and the Spyder passed with no problems. Not even a mention of tire issues.

So, am I being paranoid? Can I wait until early September and a total of 11 - 12,000 miles on the OEM tires before getting new tires?

Thanks.

Miles ??? .... you are talking about something else ..... this thread is about ....AGE ..............Mike

[missouriboy]

Newbert:

So, am I being paranoid? Can I wait until early September and a total of 11 - 12,000 miles on the OEM tires before getting new tires?

Judge your tires by Age or by Used-up tread, whichever comes first. I have just mounted my third rear tire because I used up the tread, but the front tires still have lots of tread at 54,000+ miles. At only three years old, they don't worry me one bit. If your tires are more than 5-6 years old, seriously consider replacing them. Otherwise...

[newbert]

Miles ??? .... you are talking about something else ..... this thread is about ....AGE ..............Mike

Well, I guess this is what got me thinking....

.......My personal opinion about the OEM Kendas is that they should be replaced regardless of age. My front OEMs suffered tread separation and became dangerous while still looking very good and with well under 8K miles. But the great tire debate has been hashed multiple times here. You just do not want an old tire to fail because age related failures usually occur suddenly. Not like a slow leak.....

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

i look at age and rubber rot/cracking between tread & on sidewall besides tread depth

[jayallday01]

I would change them out. The tires on my 08 GS are the originals. They look great, nice deep treads...but they do not grip...not even on the driest road. They only have about 4000 miles on them. Also, since I was in and out of the country for the past 5 years, the Spyder was in the garage and went through all the seasonal temperature changes, which I heard takes a toll on tires. But, I am getting new tires today!

[fatenhappy]

Consenses seems to be in the five to seven* years old range. When in doubt, change them out. Safety first.

*Edited based on "current" information.

I'd like to suggest also look at weather extremes for where the bike has been owned and garaged … excess cold or heat … I lived in the Middle East off and on for quite a few years … both the UAE and Oman mandated the tires were good for 3 years … the fourth year you could not get a roadworthy inspection approved without their replacement … Again use common sense … If I personally had tires on a car 5 years old … they wouldn't be, irrespective of their appearance!