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BubbaZanetti
09-27-2005, 09:38 AM
cause i feel like the tires on my bike are "getting there" i've got 9950 or so miles on them, i should probably order some new ones................
lkchris
09-27-2005, 09:57 AM
New tires always feel wonderful--do it.

First thing, do some curves ... before straight running wears the profiles flat.

Lucky you.
YB in IN
09-27-2005, 10:01 AM
Take a penny and put in in a tread so that the protector of the Union's head is going into the thread headfirst. If the tread of the tire doesn't touch the Great Emancipator's locks, than it is time to get new tires. Seriously though Bubba, don't be a a cheap-ass and mess around with tires on their way out, get them replaced. With fall coming up and wet leaves, you'll be glad that you did.
BubbaZanetti
09-27-2005, 01:55 PM
Seriously though Bubba, don't be a a cheap-ass and mess around with tires on their way out, get them replaced. With fall coming up and wet leaves, you'll be glad that you did.

OK DAD............
:stick

i just ordered some more pilot roads, they were having a package deal on the 180s, so i went with those instead of the 170s i'm currently running. i've got the optional 5.5" wider rim, so they originally came with 180s anyway, always seemed like a waste of rubber to me, but whatever................
The_Veg
09-27-2005, 02:08 PM
Do the old tires not have tread wear indicator bars across some of the grooves?
YB in IN
09-27-2005, 03:50 PM
OK DAD............
:stick

i just ordered some more pilot roads, they were having a package deal on the 180s, so i went with those instead of the 170s i'm currently running. i've got the optional 5.5" wider rim, so they originally came with 180s anyway, always seemed like a waste of rubber to me, but whatever................

You're welcome son.
:laugh
boofer
09-27-2005, 06:33 PM
Jeez Bubba, won't new tires dry rot just sitting there when THEY yank your sorry @ss lic. :stick

Oh, Jack Benny just tied tennis shoes :ha :ha :ha on the rims of his Maxwell.


Tim
BubbaZanetti
09-28-2005, 07:22 AM
Jeez Bubba, won't new tires dry rot just sitting there when THEY yank your sorry @ss lic. :stick

Oh, Jack Benny just tied tennis shoes :ha :ha :ha on the rims of his Maxwell.


Tim

way to go man :doh i'd managed to get that nearly out of my head due to the fact that i sent the ticket in 3 weeks ago and the state STILL hasn't sent me an appeal date. i've got some tricks up my sleeve concerning that though, i'll keep you guys updated