Hi everyone

I have had my bike for going on 3 years. when i bought it, the guy didnt say anything about putting new tires on, nor how long untill i should probably replace the tires.

This being my first bike, I have no idea at what point a tire is dangerously low on tread.
And it seems like my tire is getting to the point. there is a little tread left on the sides, I'm just afraid that the tire could pop while I'm driving.

or will it start to bulge first?

I am slightly on a budget and have no idea how much getting a new tire put on would cost.

Here's a picture of what it looks like currently.



Thanks for any help

 

Needs to be replaced.

Sammi

 

yes that 1 should be replaced as soon as you can get it done. when the tread is all gone the rubber is much thinner and more prone to a puncture. plus it will be real slippery if you should get caught in the rain.

 

Okay, thanks guys. She's already in the shop. quoted for 308$ installed. (canadian)

the HD shop quoted min 350, and couldn't get it in till next Friday, so not bad.

tire is 250$ at both places

Is this normal wear?
How long should a back tire be good for?

 

Just trust your instinct, plus your new tire has wear indicators, Your old tire went 8000 miles past them..

I thought your first post was you trying to be funny...You rellay didnt know?

 

I'm an architectural tech... not a mechanic. I dunno.
.. well.. now I do..

 

I was surprised how fast my rear tire wore out on my 2003 FLHTCUI. This is my first tire after 6200 miles.




Tomorrow I am getting my 2nd rear tire replaced with 6500 miles. I have more tread than last time, as I have been checking more frequently. I could probably get another 500 miles out of it, but am replacing during my 15k. I got a little better miles out of this one, by blipping on downshifts, and less practice panic braking.



Your tire seems to have uneven wear. Ask why that is. And if you don't know service history change your 3 use bolts.

 

My 3 use bolts?
I have never heard that term

I had it in for a full checkup last year s it was at about 34-35000km if that makes a difference.

I was curious about that, and I will ask them. maybe it was inflated too much?
But I've never put air in it, and like i said, it was at the shop last year, so I'd assume they'd check the sort of thing like tire air pressure.

 

You're kidding, right? Did I go out to the garage and take a picture of my tire, for a troll?

 

A troll?