Finally bought new shoes for my scoot and was getting ready to pull the wheels this morning. The front tire has a date code of 0915 which is excellent!
But the rear tire code is 4111
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So I figure it's been alive for all of 2012-2014 plus 11 weeks of 2011 and 20 weeks of 2015. That makes it 3 years and 7 months old. I'm pretty sure sure that's OK, 'specially since it's the rear tire and will wear more than the front but wanted to solicit opinions from the group.
I guess this is the pertinent info in order for anyone to give an opinion:
The new rubbers are Michelin Commander II's purchased from Rocky Mountain ATV (online). The tire looks like it's been stored well as it seems to be supple and doesn't look oxidized.
I rode about 4500 miles this past year. I always ride solo and plan on more miles this year. If the tires are ~3 1/2 years old, I should be good for another 2-3 years in terms of age, right?
I read through
this thread and it has good info.
I know there's some subjective thoughts on this but wanted to toss this out there anyway.
Thanks.