Topic: Both tires at the same time?

[70CB750]

Do you change both tires at the same time?  The rear has to go, the front is still ok, I dont think it makes much difference for my riding, but still curious what is the common practice.

[almightys]

Depending on type of riding yes. My sport touring bike eats two rears to one front.  Just check the front closely, make sure it's not cupped. You can kinda tell by rubbing your palm around the tire in opposite direction.

[dave500]

two or even three to one is ok,then next time you do both.

[70CB750]

Thanks, guys. I may go with K761 if I get inspired and in that case I would change them both - dual sport and street does not seem too kosher to mix.

[dave500]

youll feel much better with a pair of new matched tires,make sure you get quality tubes aswell,most shops have those ching wahh brand ones as they mostly do tubeless these days and dont care for us old spoked guys,,even if you have to source the tubes yourself.

[CrankyOldGuy]

Don't forget the recommended 5 year maximum life from date of manufacture.
 
Harry O.

[70CB750]

That's the plan, Dave. To change tubes everytime I change tires.

[Stev-o]

Yes, change em both. And new rim strips too.

Now for the tough decision, what brand/model?

[dave500]

sport demons,what else actually works apart from looking the part?or go with the default bt45.

[DJ_AX]

Don't forget the recommended 5 year maximum life from date of manufacture.
 
Harry O.

5!? I thought it was 7 ... oh my..

3 to 1 so far for me.

[Stev-o]

Don't forget the recommended 5 year maximum life from date of manufacture.
 
Harry O.

5!? I thought it was 7 ... oh my..

I've read that it is 6 years....

[CrankyOldGuy]

I give up ... searching the net anywhere from 4 to 10 years ... 6 appears to be common ... oh well I will crawl back into my cave.

Harry O.

[BobbyR]

If you want a great tube, spring for a Metzler natural rubber tube.

[phil71]

I've got a brand new metzeler ME 4.00x 18 . sold the bike before i could use it, New owner wasn't interested.