Tire Age
I have a 2006 Sportsman 800 with the original tires--it has been keep indoors all the time and the tires are in great shape. Because of their age--should I replace the tires?
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If they hold air and not cracked, keep em!
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Originally Posted by WillyDo
(Post 3418345)
I have a 2006 Sportsman 800 with the original tires--it has been keep indoors all the time and the tires are in great shape. Because of their age--should I replace the tires?
Try to ask yourself this question. How much money do you have vs how much body you have to spare. If you don't care if you get hurt and are willing to take it in stride, keep the 13 year old tires, ride on rough terrain and be happy. Any tire shop can dismount a tire. See if they are willing to mount a tire 10 years and older. Dad said EXACTLY the same thing. That is, until the tire blew out on the highway. Thankfully, he was already slowing down to turn off. 2 minutes before and we'd be speaking of him in the PAST TENSE. |
Different story for highway use, but for an atv they should be fine if not cracked and hold air well.
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Originally Posted by Kymco 450i
(Post 3418372)
Different story for highway use, but for an atv they should be fine if not cracked and hold air well.
Sure, highway speed is higher but we compensate for it my having more uneven and bounce so I'm not sure if I will be comfortable with it coming apart when I hit a bump |
Originally Posted by WillyDo
(Post 3418345)
I have a 2006 Sportsman 800 with the original tires--it has been keep indoors all the time and the tires are in great shape. Because of their age--should I replace the tires?
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I am changing tires because last year, one of the went flat somewhere in the middle of winter. Pumped it up and it was good for a while. Decided not to play with it anymore. Guess what, I saw cracks on that tire. Since this was the 06, I figured the 05 isn't too far behind. Bought 2 new sets of tires. Looking at the 06, the others did show signs of cracks and while the 05 has no leakages, it doesn't look inspiring. If it leaves my house, even if it is hunting or just riding down a nearby trail, I really wouldn't since I would prefer not to have it break outside the house with access to my tools.
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Thanks for all the imput--The ATV has always been stored inside and the tires have about 2000 miles on them and look hardly used. I only pleasure ride--not fast or hard. I have never had a flat and rarely have to add air to them. I always ride with someone with another ATV, so I think I will always carry a spare and if I ever have a problem, I will replace the tires.
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Originally Posted by WillyDo
(Post 3419056)
Thanks for all the imput--The ATV has always been stored inside and the tires have about 2000 miles on them and look hardly used. I only pleasure ride--not fast or hard. I have never had a flat and rarely have to add air to them. I always ride with someone with another ATV, so I think I will always carry a spare and if I ever have a problem, I will replace the tires.
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