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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Budz on April 12, 2015, 03:07:27 AM
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Washed my GT300i today and noticed cracks on the side wall (see attached photos). How do these happen and how soon do I need to replace them? It is a 2012 with 2,008 miles on it...
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how old is the tire , look for the DOT letters and the date of manufacture is after that,.
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I'm sure sombody will correct me if I'm wrong, but. It looks like dry rot. It is not abnormal but is a sure sign that you should replace them. Rubber ages and dries and sun and heat speed it up.
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Could the bike have been ridden with low tire pressure? That could crack the sidewall like that.
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Same thing happened with my Xciting...bought it new in 2012, but it had been sitting at the store for over a year. After a 2 years of riding and 2 winters, I noticed the sidewalls were cracked. This is only my opinion, but it affects the integrity of the tires and should be replaced. It is a sign that the tire is not 100%.
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Same thing happened with my Xciting...bought it new in 2012, but it had been sitting at the store for over a year. After a 2 years of riding and 2 winters, I noticed the sidewalls were cracked. This is only my opinion, but it affects the integrity of the tires and should be replaced. It is a sign that the tire is not 100%.
I agree, I am not sure of why technically but I wonder what condition the inside of the tire is in! now the next question, which tire to buy? City Grips and Meltzer seem popular with the scooter crowd. I ride fastish (40 MPH - 70 MPH) living in the city with some country rides so I like quick take offs and leans in the turns.
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As de dee wrote, look for the DOT Number on the tryres sidewall. Its a 4 digit code and it gives you exactely the productdate of the tyres.
For example DOT 4711 means: 47th week of the year 2011 or .... eau de cologne.... ;) :)
Therefore it might well be that also your tyres are at least 3 years old or even older.
Which brand to replace with? Well, probably everything is better than these chinese/taiwanese Shing Zen or Kendas the scooter came with...
Michelin, or also Heidenau Tyres. Metzelers also good, but probably a bit soft with quick wear.
Heidenau is interesting because of the stiffer sidewalls and well balanced allround capabilities (wear/milage/wetriding/safety).
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Sting had mention in an earlier post about Dunlop ScootSmart tire.
I am leaning towards the City Grips at the moment unless anyone has a better recommendation. I value safety over saving money so I am will to spend more given I ride fastish and lean on turns
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Also, tire balancing, I have heard it both ways (for and against) including "Kymco does not balance the tires when the bikes are shipped from the factory". Any thoughts on that topic?
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Those tires look bald with no tread left, could be wrong the way the pics are. I don't see any wear bars at all. How many miles on them?
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Those tires look bald with no tread left, could be wrong the way the pics are. I don't see any wear bars at all. How many miles on them?
My bike is a 2012 model with 2,008 miles on the bike and tires. Lots of tread left on the tires. The photos are taken from the side of the wheel...
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rid of those tires quick!.
Dangerous.
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okay, it will be Dunlop ScootSmart or Michelin City Grip.
I am leaning towards the Dunlop ScootSmart
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rid of those tires quick!.
Dangerous.
plus
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I agree, tire need to go ASAP! The Dunlop ScootSmart are not available so I am between the City Grips and Metzler Feel Free...