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Old September 7th, 2017, 11:53 AM   #14
jkv45
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Name: Jay
Location: WI
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Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes

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Originally Posted by "A" View Post
That's your opinion.

Regardless of your opinion, you still have to get used to the limits of ANY tire that you mount on your wheels for the first ride.
Ya - that's my opinion.

Having the time to "...get used to the limits of ANY tire" is a luxury you usually don't get in an emergency situation where you need the maximum traction immediately.

There is no upside to old/worn/dry tires with reduced traction. Period.

Telling someone to "feel for the limits" of their old tires is irresponsible.

The traction limit of a new quality tire is extremely high, and most of us will never need to find that limit in normal riding. The same can't be said for old worn tires.
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