Zoner1320 Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 My back tire is seriously 6 months old!!! How is it freaking possible that it is dry rotted already. My bike sleeps on rubber mats and is frame suspended off the ground in the winter!!! Talk about bein pissed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 I would assume you bought a tire with a old manufacture date. What brand and where did you get it from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoner1320 Posted April 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 mich pilot power ct2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Have a look at this and see if it helps you find some answers. http://www.amadirectlink.com/roadride/Riderresc/tires.aspI'm off to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 what conditions do you store it in? other than what you stated, like in a garage or shed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoner1320 Posted April 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 She is wrapped in a heated blanket with washed and very clean when she is sleeping in the shed. in a nice moisture free environment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 What's the date on the tires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoner1320 Posted April 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 gots to wait for daylight to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 (edited) Ozone damage? Any electric motors nearby? Or the basic, it was an old tire in stock, before you bought it.Manufacturer's defect? Ask them to take it back, or give a new one (prorated even)?edit: The shelf life of a tire is 6 years. Less if exposed to ozone. Edited April 27, 2010 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 I put a new rear tire on in March and have only ridden with it three days and will be lucky to make it another full day. They don't make them like they used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 you squid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 its hard work an a lot of stress for the tyre to carry black tod's BBC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 It would be nice to know where you bought it from also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timotheus Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 shoulda got a shinko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 its hard work an a lot of stress for the tyre to carry black tod's BBC.i heard that, in a pinch, black tod can use it as a spare tire. he just kinda lets it wrap around the wheel for a few miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 so.... did we ever find the manuf. date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Mine was wore out. About 1,400 to 1,600 miles so far and the next ride can't be a long one. 200 to 300 miles.I'm going to have to start using just the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Pirelli diablo strada if you can still get it; 7000 miles per rear.I've since switched to the angel ST, and it's looking good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoner1320 Posted May 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 sorry for the late post. the tire code is 3507 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sv_Jerry Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 the tire code is 3507I belive that means the tire was manufactured the 35th week of 2007. A three year old tire. That'll do it. I got butned buying tires on-line once. I ordered a set of Dunlops and recieved a 5 year old front tire and a 2 year old rear tire. My local shop would not mount the front tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoner1320 Posted May 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 sad thing is it was from a local shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 I would think that's a good thing to some extent. No shipping and you can talk to them face to face about it. Now you know what the date code is so you shouldn't have this happen again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 07 isn't so old that it would have dry rot. Dry rot is cause by prolonged exposure to direct sunlight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 The front tire on my Sumo is a 0406 and not a thing wrong with it, you've got other issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhl385 Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Go the the US DOT site to look up the code for the date of manufacturer. Prob an old tire when you bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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