Tire Options for our CB1100

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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/