when/how often do you change your tires

[Grifter29]

I dont race, just open desert free riding, I change mine when they get to about 50% tread depth from stock. Just curious as to when other riders swap out for new rubber.

[642MX]

I change mine when the edge starts rounding off. Once the edge is gone so is the grip.

[howell]

Oncr my dad lets me

Slicks

[bigbluerider4life]

Oncr my dad lets me

Slicks

:ride:

when i see the edge wearing off and i decide i need new ones...

i usually get about half a season outta my tires, every 6 months or so

[Skinsfan6]

About twice a year...once the slope of the front of the knob is more like a 60 degree angle than a 90 degree angle they need to go...but I make them last until the trip to rocky West Virginia in July each year...S12s go quick in the rocks, so I don't feel bad making it the last ride with a set.

[06yz]

When the edge turns to a round edge I flip the tire around:smirk:. When that edge rounds off then I get a new tire.

[Tattooart]

When the edge turns to a round edge I flip the tire around:smirk:. When that edge rounds off then I get a new tire.

Same here!!! get's me close to 1000 miles. unless I am running a 756 then it get's me 500.

[BlackWidow]

Well, I race alot of rocky type land, so every race pretty much. anyone want a truckload of s12's? ( joking, I give them to the shop so they can use them on trade in's)

[stuckinUT]

When they turn into slicks.Then I burn em' up!

[125shifter]

I change mine when the edge starts rounding off. Once the edge is gone so is the grip.

+1 I doubt mine go any lower than 70-75%. Yeah... I go thru a lot of tires, but I never have complaints relating to grip either.

[7thor420]

Yep I flip my tires too. I don't mean to impose on the thread but is their anyplace that buys used tires? What I'm getting at will some one take used tires of my hands for a little cash in return, not expecting much but I have no use for tires with 50% tread left.

Always flip your tires, as long as they aren't directional like Kendas.

[milje]

When I notice I'm having real traction issues. I don't ride that hard that I notice it too much (except the front D606, which has sucked since new). Usually pretty close to dead is when I replace my tires.

[XR4DEZ]

Desert riding only with a 739 AT and an MT18 on a 650r, 300-500 miles and that's a little too far.

[NEPArider2]

I'll get a year out of my rear, about 2 out of my front. I have a 1/2 mile ride on pavement to my riding area so that's a little rough on the treads especially in July/August. Plus i ride a lot of rocky trails that can gouge 'em up pretty good once the thread depth gets to low. I've had my current rear on since this past July and it'll prolly make it to the middle of the summer. A year worth of riding for me is between 750-1000 miles

[caling53]

what is the grip like when you swap it around???

[hey guy]

My michelin MH3 has marks on the top of the tread and when that wears you just turn them around:thumbsup:

[PATHPOUNDER]

when I use the rear brake and the bike just slides...new tire time..when the front stops grabbin and starts to push,and slide out..New tire time..

[sorta_motarded]

Ive always turned my 2stroke tires around and we used to take a knife or razor blade and cut a new edge on them for race day usually would start with a new tire, once the crisp edge wears down we would cut a new edge when that edge wears we turn the tire then one more cut after that edge is worn then a new tire

[weatherman64]

Ive always turned my 2stroke tires around and we used to take a knife or razor blade and cut a new edge on them for race day usually would start with a new tire, once the crisp edge wears down we would cut a new edge when that edge wears we turn the tire then one more cut after that edge is worn then a new tire

Problem with that is the knobs get to skinny and flex/ dont hook up

[IamKazam]

Has anyone tried the MS3's??