Ok Genie has over 17,000 miles on her original tires.
Her rear tire has plenty of tread along the sides yet
I recently noticed that the center is smooth.

The tire type that is on her is a IRC GS 18R 140-80-15

Is this normal wear for this type of tire and am I replacing
too soon?
I can provide a pic if needed.
I did have it checked about 1.5 months ago and a guy at Les
Schwab told me I had plenty of tread left, then again I don't
remember the center being smooth like it is now.
If I am overreacting and replacing too soon let me know.
I can provide a pic if needed. Thank guys ...x0x0 kim & Genie
                                         

Thanks Bot, I thought it was time and
nice to know I wasn't overreacting.
Thanks also for the reminder for the
valve stem placement.
Hugs, Kim & Genie...

Tires last a lot longer in the PNW than they do in other regions. It tends to be cool and damp, ideal conditions for keeping rubber (real or synthetic) viable. The spare tire (looks brand new, no checking at all) under my 49 Dodge truck is factory issued...

Asst Mgr at work lastnight. looked at the tire,
says it was caused most likely by running while
low on pressure.
He had one do it on his HD in a matter or a 90
miles period.
I am thinking of having the front one done as well
as being it is as of the same age and mileage as the
rear. It is not showing the wear as the back one is.
So is it good to go ahead and change them both out
at the same time?
I am noticing a wobble at times and will cage it till Thursday
when the rear one is replaced.
Thanks guys, hugs kim & Genie

KimChris.

I don't know what year your bike is....but if it is more than 5 or 6 years old, you should get a new front tire even if there is still some tread on it.

Age is a considering factor when you are bouncing around on only 2 tires.  Tires age and the rubber compound gets hard, and it is most noticeable when the roads are wet.  I have a friend that rides aggressively and he will only ride 2 seasons on a set of tires - 4 years is my reasonable limit.  My Chevy Avalanche has the original tires for 2002 on it....and they are downright scary on wet roads (I will get new one soon, they are expensive and I don't drive it much in the rain.)

Dave

It sounds like you already know this,... but, new tires have a release coating on them,... it's like silverstone cookware... made to let the tire come out of the mold...
... and it's slicker than snot... be very careful making turns for the first 20 miles... and remain careful for the first 50 or so...

It don't hurt to wedge a little cardboard sign in your handlebars or windshield... or hang something odd, like a ribbon or neckerchief to your bars... to remind you as you ride...
"NEW TIRES!...RIDE CAREFUL!"...

After 100 miles you're good to go...

Be safe...  ...

Thanks for the reminder.
I did remember about their
being a coating. I may just ask
the guy to give them a nice scrub
before he  places them on..
I will be careful the first 100 miles
and then,,
varoommmmmmmmmmm Genie and I
have some ride time to make up..

Dane Allen wrote on 08/14/14 at 11:39:28:


Sintered don't work all that well on the Savage.  It needs the soft organics for what little braking force is available.  The sintered are too hard and the force required on the brake lever is just too hard to be reasonable.

Dave