Question about rear tires

[whiskers52]

I have a 2006 Goldwing trike. I have 26000 miles on the trike. Next year the rear tires will be 7 years old. I am worried about dry rot Has anyone had any problems with rear tires getting dry rot

[rmrc51]

Do you see any indication of cracking on the sidewalls? Another observation I use to look for is the rubber itself becoming hard to the touch. I have a 57 Chevy that doesn't get as much road time as it should and those tires have been on the car for at least 9 years. They're still pliable and show no signs of cracking. I'm sure others will also chime in with more information.

[skuuter]

That's a little longer than I like to run Tires, especially if They aren't used every day....I would keep a close eye for knots or bulges, even slight ones.....

[3FOR2]

Personally, I'd replace them. Just google age of tires, and check the results... here's a couple of interesting ones...

Tire Safety |

How Old - and Dangerous - Are Your Tires?

It's becoming more widely known that older tires, even if they look ok, can be dangerous...

Safe Wheels? States Launch Crackdown on Sale of Aged Tires - ABC News

Hope this helps. $300-$400 vs ???

[skuuter]

Yep, the newer Tires now, are less likely to get the "age cracks" than older versions were..........New Tires ALWAYS feel Great on ANYTHING though.....