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Tire Options for our CB1100
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jimgl3 Offline
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Covington, Ga
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Post: #141
RE: Tire Options for our CB1100
ULV, sorry, but you are wrong. LOL! I too love my Z8's But I have 4000 miles on them now and they still look nearly new. Granted, I am easy on them, but I'm thinking 8000 is doable. You are absolutely right! they are great tires! and I admire Metzeler for bringing them to the USA in our sizes!
01-17-2018 12:37 PM
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Cormanus Offline
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Queensland, Australia
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Post: #142
RE: Tire Options for our CB1100
Been meaning to tell you guys that I went to talk to the tyre man on Monday as my rear PR3 was showing signs of dying after 21,000 plus kms. We chattered away, lamenting the difficulty of getting tyres of the right size for the CB. He chased up an Avon option for me, which was a 150/70 and would have been closer to the OEM size. We explored a couple of bias ply options and then he asked me how many kms I'd got out of the PR3. I told him and he said, 'Why don't you stick with them?'

'Cause the don't make them any more,' I replied.

He walked over to the rack and said, 'Yes, they do. I got some in the other day.'

The CB now sports its third PR3 on the rear. 21,410 kms or just over 13,000 miles. I'm happy.
01-24-2018 11:31 PM
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jimgl3 Offline
High Mileage

Covington, Ga
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RE: Tire Options for our CB1100
13k miles... that's nice. does it rain where you live? *grin*
01-25-2018 04:25 AM
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Cormanus Offline
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Queensland, Australia
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Post: #144
RE: Tire Options for our CB1100
Jim, you've clearly been paying attention. Recently, no. Usually at this time of the year, yes. They've been ridden in hot and cold and dry and wet and loved it all.
01-25-2018 04:29 AM
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Searcher Offline
1st Service Completed

Cleveland, OH
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Post: #145
RE: Tire Options for our CB1100
I keep ordering front tires online in Michelin PR3 120/70-18 and they send tires with a 2014 date code (which I return). I got a rear 160/60-18 with 2017 datecode but no luck with the fronts. Anybody know where they have some fresh ones?
01-25-2018 06:50 PM
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EmptySea Offline
Lives On Two Wheels

Chicagoland, USA
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Post: #146
RE: Tire Options for our CB1100
Hmmm... That's an interesting question Searcher, but it raises another question: Should I be worried about a 2014 date coded tire when I know that I will be replacing them due to wear by the end of 2018?

MTC

"If you can’t go home again, at least you can enjoy the ride” — Peter Egan


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01-25-2018 06:55 PM
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Searcher Offline
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Cleveland, OH
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RE: Tire Options for our CB1100
(01-25-2018 06:55 PM)EmptySea Wrote:  Hmmm... That's an interesting question Searcher, but it raises another question: Should I be worried about a 2014 date coded tire when I know that I will be replacing them due to wear by the end of 2018?

I don't know but I will not be replacing the ones I have installed now for another season or two. I am just trying to lay in some replacements while I can still can find them. But 2014 tires may be 6 years old before I install them.

I researched the topic "dry rot" and the causes seem to be oxidation, UV light, ozone and a type of fungus. Using the tires causes wax infused in the rubber to "bloom" to the surface. Extrapolating from this I guess not using them may help cause them to dry out. Some recommend a product called 303 Protectant to preserve tires. I don't know if it works or not. Here are some links:

http://car-storage.com/article/tire-dry-rot/

https://www.polymersolutions.com/blog/wh...r-dry-rot/
(This post was last modified: 01-25-2018 07:19 PM by Searcher.)
01-25-2018 07:18 PM
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EmptySea Offline
Lives On Two Wheels

Chicagoland, USA
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Post: #148
RE: Tire Options for our CB1100
Thanks for the research! I appreciate it.

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"If you can’t go home again, at least you can enjoy the ride” — Peter Egan


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01-25-2018 08:00 PM
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Ulvetanna Away
Road Warrior

USA
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Post: #149
RE: Tire Options for our CB1100
(01-25-2018 08:00 PM)EmptySea Wrote:  Thanks for the research! I appreciate it.
Word has it, according to Motorcyclist and other industry sources, that five years is the acceptable shelf life for tires.

Skip to 1:30 for the date information.



01-25-2018 09:58 PM
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EmptySea Offline
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Chicagoland, USA
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Post: #150
RE: Tire Options for our CB1100
Kinda knew about the 5 year life span. What I was asking about was if there was a problem with using a new 4 year old tire that would likely be worn out before it's 5th birthday anyhow.

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"If you can’t go home again, at least you can enjoy the ride” — Peter Egan


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01-25-2018 10:05 PM
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