new tire age + canadas motorcycle??

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what is acceptable to the gtamotorcycle forum members for age of a new tire? i received my new tires from canadas motorcycle yesterday and found the front to be 16 months old and the rear 9 months. i can accept the the 9 month old almost but the other, no way. i specifically spoke to the customer rep on the phone if the tires would be current, 2014 regardless of month, but of this year and twice he said yes, popular brand, high turn over, making me then proceed with the purchase. when i called to ask about an exchange, they went into a "every which way but" your on your own or return for a 25% restocking fee and evaluation of the condition of the tire, then reimburse what they deem appropriate. they dont exchange tires, they refund and then you purchase again. this is just wrong, they said the tires were to be current and they broke the deal, lied to me. just fuming. angry9:angry9:

so what an acceptable age for a new tire? i will from now on record, as most companies do conversations with retailers, in the event they lie to me in the future.
 
16 month isn't that big of a deal. Realistically a tire will last most people a season or two
 
16 months is still fine as long it wasn't stacked on a skid outside or something.

However, if they *told* you the tires were going to be manufactured in 2014, and they weren't, then I would be annoyed as well. Maybe try contacting the tire manufacturer themselves?
 
16 months is okay.

Next time buy from somewhere you know or dont buy online..

Most dealers come real close to matching online prices these days... Lets assume you save $25-$40 per tire. Is it really worth the headache? You buy tires how often right? Sometimes you pay a bit and save yourself grief..


"If i was educated, I'd be a damn fool"
 
I do service work in Michelin's logistics warehouse in Hamilton. Every single day there's a fellow there who sorts and cuts the sidewalls out of beautiful brand new, never seen the light of day temperature controlled environment Michelins. Michelin (and other reputable manufactures) mandates that the tires be destroyed if not sold prior to a certain date - this is years, not months.
 
theraymondguy said:
I do service work in Michelin's logistics warehouse in Hamilton. Every single day there's a fellow there who sorts and cuts the sidewalls out of beautiful brand new, never seen the light of day temperature controlled environment Michelins. Michelin (and other reputable manufactures) mandates that the tires be destroyed if not sold prior to a certain date - this is years, not months.
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And what is the destruction date, in years?
 
Look around for a thread here tht discusses about the reputation of canada's motorcycle..


why'd u buy from them to begin with???
 
sid_for_speed said:
Look around for a thread here tht discusses about the reputation of canada's motorcycle..
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I only read good things, and I buy from them frequently.

If you read the internet, you can find lots of whining about things like 16 month old tires and whether or not they may asplode.
 
CafeRay said:
I only read good things, and I buy from them frequently.

If you read the internet, you can find lots of whining about things like 16 month old tires and whether or not they may asplode.
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+1

Canada's Motorcycle is great.

My front tire is from 2008 and it has yet to asplode. Gripping like a champ too.
 
cf1340 said:
And what is the destruction date, in years?
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The warehouse in Hamilton is the one that supplies my workplace with Michelins. Anything older than 3 years we don't sell. Gets returned to the manufacturer. What they do with it, I don't know. However, it is assumed that a 3 year old tire cannot be sold as new any more. I am not supposed to receive anything older than 2.5 years.

From safety perspective though, you should be okay with 5 year old tires if stored properly. I would not pay a full price for them, however. If you ride a lot, you will go through 1 or 2 rear tires a season. Fronts wear 2 to 3 times slower on average. So even if you only do 5,000km a year than you would most likely use up the tread on that 16 month old rubber before it gets too old to be road worthy.

There is no law in Canada or Ontario regarding the age of tires just the condition.
I try not to have anything older than 6-7 years on my bike and if it's over 10, I take it off ASAP.
 
I only replace tires when they're worn or cracked. Usually at most two seasons of decent riding. Also I replace in sets and not just a back.

Biytchin about 16m means you follow the internet bandwagon.
 
At the 5 year mark, you need to get your tires properly checked. There could be tire issues not visible on the surface. I suppose the average motorcycle tire tread lifespan is 2-3 years based on tire type, riding style, and distance traveled per year. So if at 5 years they should be "checked", then receiving a new set of tires up to even 24months seems acceptable. At the 10 year mark, you need to throw them away no matter what. It's not the tread that gives you road surface grip, it's the tire compound stickiness and the heating up of the tire. Tires will "dry out" and get hard, losing their ability to properly grip the road over time.

Some reading info:

http://motorcycle.michelinman.com/advice/buying-guide/when-should-i-change-my-tires
 
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I don't mind admitting I'm running on 5 yr. old tires on a bike right now. Haven't pushed it much but they only had a 1000kms when last used. I accept all responsibility for asploding, delamination, humiliation or capsizing.
 
I just realized I have to return my whole motorcycle. I bought a new 2013 model bike in 2013 but it was manufacured in 2012 so it's not actually new. I want my money back or a bike that was made in 2013.
 
JohnnyP636 said:
I just realized I have to return my whole motorcycle. I bought a new 2013 model bike in 2013 but it was manufacured in 2012 so it's not actually new. I want my money back or a bike that was made in 2013.
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YOU ARE OK! your bike is only 12 months old...cut off is 16 months!
 
My project ns400r rims I bought came with excellent tires but the date code was at least 11 years old. Surprising they weren't cracked. I tossed them.

Right now my tires are 15 months old, but not installed yet.
 
Most motorcycle tire in Canada come through Parts Canada.
Parts Canada has always been bad at rotating stock, they just don't care. It was so bad that when I was seriously racing I used to pay Parts Canada for tires but have Avon cross ship them from the Avon warehouse directly to me. Avon set that up for me.
Avon tried to set up a sponsorship for me but the discounted prices never made it through Parts Canada.
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