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jay12329
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PostPosted: 13:53 - 19 May 2004    Post subject: When to change tyres Reply with quote
How long do peoples tyres last?
My rear has done 3200miles. Doesnt sound a lot to me, but i'm thinking it might be a good idea to change it before the track day.
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Sparks!
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PostPosted: 13:57 - 19 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
Depends, my R6 tyres are fooked after 3700 miles but I'm still riding on them Embarassed

My ZXR400 had 010's on it for over 8000 miles and I was doing knee down on it up until the day I sold it. Laughing Slippery as hell and not a good idea but I wouldn't pay out for them as I knew I was selling the bike.

Just look at the condition of the tyre/tread left etc and make your mind up then really.
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Luke_Retrofly
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PostPosted: 13:59 - 19 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi
When theres no tred.

Nuff said

Luke
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LustyLew
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PostPosted: 14:26 - 19 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm probably a totally different riding style but my front was good for 12,000miles and the rear did about 8,000 before it inherited a hole in the wall!
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priller
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PostPosted: 10:59 - 20 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
Tyres on my rs125 last about 2500 miles ( f+r both down to about 1mm of tread ).
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Ian (GPX)
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PostPosted: 11:09 - 20 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's time to change the tyres when:

1/ The tyre reaches the 1mm limit across 75% of the tyre.

2/ The tyres are not doing their job anymore (no grip).

3 / When they have cracks in the side wall.

4/ If you have a nail in it or it's flat due to a deep cut / puncher.
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Mr C
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PostPosted: 13:25 - 20 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
my current rear has done 200 miles and is looking pretty sad Rolling Eyes
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EuropeanNC30R...
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PostPosted: 13:36 - 20 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
Mr C wrote:
my current rear has done 200 miles and is looking pretty sad Rolling Eyes


Try using the edges Wink

I'm a tight git, so I tend to keep using the rears until they start spinning up easily in damp conditions. On a 400 that's similar to a slick Embarassed. The front I replace when the feedback starts getting very vague through corners.

I wouldn't recommend it though, you need 1mm of tread across a continuous band of 2/3 around the tyre. If you haven't, in the event of an accident you might have problems with the insurance company refusing to pay out.
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Mr C
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PostPosted: 14:32 - 20 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
maurice wrote:

Try using the edges Wink


no chicken strips on mine buddy Wink

first 100 miles scrub in saw to that

then the next 100 was on the strip Shocked
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