fortech
Well-Known Member
Sooo... does anyone pay attention to this?
I have a Mitas E07 that was manufactured in the 23 week of 2013. The tire is now a little over 6 years old. That seems to be the magic number if you google anything about the DOT code and motorcycle tires.
I put about 5-6000 kms on the tire in 2016 but swapped it out for a new Mitas E07 in June 2017 prior to us RTR folk heading to Pizzaman’s place in Maine. The tire installed in June 2017 is nearing its end of life so I figured I would install my half worn tire from 2016 and put another 4-6000 kms on it before tossing it. The DOT code didn’t even come to mind until last evening.
The tire has always been stored in my basement where it’s never cold/hot and humidity is controlled. Would anyone have any issues running this tire for a few months? Although it’s at the majic number of 6 years old where most people say to discard it, there is no sign of degradation, cracking or dryrot. Personally I don’t think there will be an issue. It’s not like I’m running MotoGP in 30+ degree temps.
Thoughts?
I have a Mitas E07 that was manufactured in the 23 week of 2013. The tire is now a little over 6 years old. That seems to be the magic number if you google anything about the DOT code and motorcycle tires.
I put about 5-6000 kms on the tire in 2016 but swapped it out for a new Mitas E07 in June 2017 prior to us RTR folk heading to Pizzaman’s place in Maine. The tire installed in June 2017 is nearing its end of life so I figured I would install my half worn tire from 2016 and put another 4-6000 kms on it before tossing it. The DOT code didn’t even come to mind until last evening.
The tire has always been stored in my basement where it’s never cold/hot and humidity is controlled. Would anyone have any issues running this tire for a few months? Although it’s at the majic number of 6 years old where most people say to discard it, there is no sign of degradation, cracking or dryrot. Personally I don’t think there will be an issue. It’s not like I’m running MotoGP in 30+ degree temps.
Thoughts?
