Tire Life

[aburnett]

I bought my 2011 FZ6R back in November with 1400 miles and I am pretty sure they are the stock tires, the tires are dated with 2011. Is there any specific life of a tire on when they should be changed? I was in a Military Sport Bike Rider course and one of the instructors said that usually by 4-5 years you should change your tire. The tires are not dry rotted or anything, but I am just use to car tires when the life is with tread and miles. Thanks.

 

[Weslowski]

I got about 8000 miles out of my front tire. I'm still riding on my rear tire.

 

[aburnett]

But how long have you had your tires for?

 

[dart1963]

But how long have you had your tires for?

lol, I've gone through two sets in a year... I hit miles before time! Probably once a year for me now as I haven't done much long distance trips.

according to the manufacture, after five years, inspect them often, after ten, change them... so, pretty long life if they are just sitting around.

When should I change my tires? - Buying Guide | MICHELIN Motorcycle - United States

 

[aburnett]

lol, I've gone through two sets in a year... I hit miles before time! Probably once a year for me now as I haven't done much long distance trips.

according to the manufacture, after five years, inspect them often, after ten, change them... so, pretty long life if they are just sitting around.

When should I change my tires? - Buying Guide | MICHELIN Motorcycle - United States

Thanks! This is what I was looking for. Its a 2011 and it had 1400 miles on it when I bought it in November and it is just over 1700. So the tires don't have very many miles on them, but they are about 4 years old.

 

[leem00]

Thanks! This is what I was looking for. Its a 2011 and it had 1400 miles on it when I bought it in November and it is just over 1700. So the tires don't have very many miles on them, but they are about 4 years old.

Just keep an eye on the dry rotting aspect....

 

[buzzbomb]

It's pretty easy to tell if the tires need replacing. The front tire will "scallop." Basically the soft sides of the tire will wear off and it will seem like the the sides of the tire have been scooped out.

Usually on the rear tire, the first thing to go is the center strip. A large flat spot with worn treads is the indicator.

The analysis stays pretty true for single and multi-compound tires. If it looks like the tire is worn, it probably is.

 

[Runragged2]

Hi
Life depends on use and storage, both can reduce life.
Rubber wears, when used and vulcanises (hardens and cracks) when exposed to UV or stored out of shape.
I would recomment a max of 4 years if you expose the bike to sun, based on UK sun, you know that orange thing hidden behind the rain clouds. Sooner if you you actually get any
Of course, no one rides in the sun
Or did i read all this adverts incorrectly, maybe they said never ridden in the rain?


Wear is easy to spot.
Try to ride some bends, we have plenty of these on our roads in the UK, to avoid the flat on the tyre.
I got around 8k on the front stock tyre, and replaced the rear after a puncture or two.
Now using PR4 tyres, got a great deal from the local Yamaha dealer on these.
i chose these due to daily riding, often in the wet and their ride/wear spec.

When storing, try to lift the wheel off the ground, or turn the wheels every few weeks to prevent a flat spot, make sure you top up the air too.

Tyre is the English spelling for American Tire, just in case anyone noticed.

David