Tires?

[the Ferret]

and the difference is exactly?

[alprider]

he has now a worn down tire....and worn out after the flanks are down too....(exploited ?)

[Houtman_imp]

Worn down means probably a few more miles left , worn out means risking your life !

[the Ferret]

so.... judgement call

[peterbaron]

DOT:
1. Tire-Tread Depth
Item and Method of Inspection:
Additional Inspection Procedure(s):
Inspect the tire tread to locate the area
where the depth is at its minimum.
Measure it at a major groove using a
suitable tread-depth gauge. Do not
measure tread depth on a wear bar. The
recorded tread depth must have been
measured at the minimum tread depth
location.

Reject if:

- tread depth is less than 2 mm = 5/64" at point
of minimum tread depth

[LongRanger_imp]

Are any of you U.S.-based riders required to have your tires inspected? I've never heard of such a thing, though it'd probably be a good idea. We have no motorcycle inspection requirements in Colorado whatsoever. We don't even need to have mirrors or turn signals, legally.

[DBM_imp]

DOT:
1. Tire-Tread Depth
Item and Method of Inspection:
Additional Inspection Procedure(s):
Inspect the tire tread to locate the area
where the depth is at its minimum.
Measure it at a major groove using a
suitable tread-depth gauge. Do not
measure tread depth on a wear bar. The
recorded tread depth must have been
measured at the minimum tread depth
location.

Reject if:

- tread depth is less than 2 mm = 5/64" at point
of minimum tread depth

Thank you for this info. I will measure and report back. Tire still works like new, and l only ride in good weather conditions.

[GoldOxide_imp]

DOT:
1. Tire-Tread Depth
Item and Method of Inspection:
Additional Inspection Procedure(s):
Inspect the tire tread to locate the area
where the depth is at its minimum.
Measure it at a major groove using a
suitable tread-depth gauge. Do not
measure tread depth on a wear bar. The
recorded tread depth must have been
measured at the minimum tread depth
location.

Reject if:

- tread depth is less than 2 mm = 5/64" at point
of minimum tread depth

Thank you for this info. I will measure and report back. Tire still works like new, and l only ride in good weather conditions.

Beware: Good weather is hard on tires too . The sun UV eventually has its way inside the tread grooves and along the sidewalls by cracking the rubber. After a few years, inspect even lightly worn tire thread for this. A cracked tire at freeway speed in the dawg daze of summer is ... a bummer ... as it is more likely to fail.

[chrisacchi_imp]

After trying different tires I have settled on the Continental Trail Attack in the 150/70 size. On my 2013 I have the Trail Attack 2 but for the 2014 I ordered the Trail Attack 3 , they are 90/10 tires and I only use them on the road.
Only a few hundred miles ago I put a Metzeler Road Tec 8 on the rear but will replace it soon with the Continental Trail Attack 3.

The Continental gives ME more confidence than the Metzeler but MANY riders love the Metzeler , in the end it is what YOU like .

Hi Houtman, I need to replace my tires, looking for options and I saw that you recommended the TA3, it should be: rear 150/70 R18 correct? on the front I can't find the 110/80 R18, only R19 on line.
I am looking a good grip for the curves and also when is wet, is this one good? any other sugestion?
Many thanks!
What's the main difference between the Continental Road Attack and Trail attack tires?

[Houtman_imp]

The Continental Road Attack is pure road use and the Trail Attack is a 90/10 tire : 90 % road use and 10 % off road , not the best solutions for off road use.
The Trail Attack 3 is a very new tire in the USA and all sizes might not be available till March.
I love the Continental in the dry and wet , check out their website and they explain the technical aspects of the Trail Attack 3. I like the looks of the 150 width and they fit perfectly on our rims without distorting the profile of the tire.