|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
15 year old tires - any life left in 'em?
Hello all.
I've got an '89 Giant Iguana. 15 years ago the original tires were replaced with Avocet Cross 26 X 1.50 Kevlar tires. The rims are Araya 36 spoke. Over the years I haven't ridden this bike much at all, and there's plenty of tread left on the tires. I've been riding the last couple weeks and the tires seem just fine. But I do see cracks on the sidewall - nothing major but definitely noticeable. I attribute this cracking to the fact that the tires are 15 years old, and this kind of (rotting?) cracking is inevitable and normal. I'm wondering just how much life is left in these tires? Is this normal and to be expected given the age of the tires? Do these cracks increase the risk of a sidewall leak, or blowout? I've heard that with a good quality tire, unless you're seeing lumps and bulges in the sidewall, this kind of cracking is no real cause for concern - and if they still have tread, you can keep riding on older tires if you plan to get as much life out of them as possible. Is this true? I've looked into buying some new Avocets to replace what I have now, but from what I've been told this Kevlar model is backordered until the fall. So it looks like I'll be riding on what I've got fore the rest of the summer. Any insight you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! - Dave |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Worst weekend/year of my life | MikeyOz | Australia | 34 | June 30th 06 03:57 AM |
FA: 2 NEW Vredestein Fortezza Pro 700c tubular tires...only $34 w/ one day left | Bologna Sandwich | Marketplace | 0 | October 16th 05 06:47 PM |
Shelf Life Of Tires? | Matt O'Toole | Techniques | 11 | May 10th 05 08:24 PM |
Does the TdF take a year off your life? | crit pro | Racing | 7 | October 12th 04 10:31 AM |
ONLY 4 HOURS LEFT! FA: 2003 ZIPP 404 700c Tubulars w/Spare Tires | Ross Hoopingarner | Marketplace | 0 | September 25th 03 01:25 AM |