New Rear/~50% front.....Is it safe?
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New Rear/~50% front.....Is it safe?
I just bought a new rear tire. My front is still pretty descent and could easily make it through this season. I am a broke college student. Is it safe to run like this? They are the same tire just the rear is brand new. Thanks for your help
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most would always recommend putting all new tires on, but you are riding it. ride at your own risk. now when your front goes bad, you'll have a half worn down rear and a new front... kinda silly eh?
it's only as safe as you make it, i wouldn't be ultra aggressive on it, but thats just me. be safe, adn welcome to the board
most would always recommend putting all new tires on, but you are riding it. ride at your own risk. now when your front goes bad, you'll have a half worn down rear and a new front... kinda silly eh?
it's only as safe as you make it, i wouldn't be ultra aggressive on it, but thats just me. be safe, adn welcome to the board
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it should be ok, i would say... like he said tho... don't ride too hard tho... you never know...
btw - thank you for not making a "i need som advice on a new bike thread"
(he should get +1%) lol
btw - thank you for not making a "i need som advice on a new bike thread"
(he should get +1%) lol
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Re: (RedStarGsr)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RedStarGsr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">mort-
most would always recommend putting all new tires on, but you are riding it. ride at your own risk. now when your front goes bad, you'll have a half worn down rear and a new front... kinda silly eh?
it's only as safe as you make it, i wouldn't be ultra aggressive on it, but thats just me. be safe, adn welcome to the board</TD></TR></TABLE>
I see what your saying. Next season, I'll be working full time and I plan on picking up a set of Michelins. I just want to get through this season on the dunlops while I get my feet on the ground(graduation in May, need all the $ I can save). I ride fairly hard but I wouldnt say I push the limits of my tires. Thanks for the advice so far.
most would always recommend putting all new tires on, but you are riding it. ride at your own risk. now when your front goes bad, you'll have a half worn down rear and a new front... kinda silly eh?
it's only as safe as you make it, i wouldn't be ultra aggressive on it, but thats just me. be safe, adn welcome to the board</TD></TR></TABLE>
I see what your saying. Next season, I'll be working full time and I plan on picking up a set of Michelins. I just want to get through this season on the dunlops while I get my feet on the ground(graduation in May, need all the $ I can save). I ride fairly hard but I wouldnt say I push the limits of my tires. Thanks for the advice so far.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by usdmPC3 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">mort, you sound familiar. many people go thru 2 rears per 1 front tire; its not all that uncommon. just keep them matched. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yep, that's what I do also. I coordinate them so that when the front is worn down to where the center line is almost gone I buy a new set and change them right then because within 100 miles the belt will be showing.
Modified by 900RRBikerBoy at 11:10 PM 4/4/2005
Yep, that's what I do also. I coordinate them so that when the front is worn down to where the center line is almost gone I buy a new set and change them right then because within 100 miles the belt will be showing.
Modified by 900RRBikerBoy at 11:10 PM 4/4/2005
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