As with most consumables, tires have a shelf life. Motorcycle tire manufacturers advise that even if a tire has lots of remaining treads, the drying out of the tire's multiple rubber compounds means it will need replacing every 5-6 years.

They handle and grip well on wet or dry pavement, and I normally get around 18,000 miles or more out of a rear tire.

On the side wall next to the U.S. DOT tire identification number you will find a 4-digit number. The first 2 digits indicate the week of its manufacture and the last two are for the year. In our example, the 0916 translates to the 9th week in the year 2016.

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