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Originally Posted by "A"
A tire can be stored properly for a long time and still be usable.. maybe not for race track use when every second counts for your lap time.
I don't think there is a need to waste/replace perfectly usable tire on a bike for my daily commute that doesn't require more then 65% of available traction.
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Ah...no.
There are times when only 100% of available traction is enough. You never know when that will be. "Wasting" a tire is better than wasting some perfectly good bodywork or gear.
My first street crash, back in the 80s before I knew better, I can attribute to crappy tires. I've replaced ('wasted") new oem cycle tires with 500 mi on them because I didn't like them. I've also replaced 3 year old auto tires with 70% tread because I didn't feel they were safe.
Ride on old crappy tires if you want, but I never will. I wouldn't suggest it to anyone as being a good idea either.