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Originally Posted by isuoboe
I know it will be easier. I'll never get near as fast as you describe. (I'm retired and this is my fun so no hurry.) I can't wait for my front tire to wear out!
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You may not have to wait. The age of a tire can be more important than the amount of thread it has.
Check the date - it's 4 numbers in an oval on the sidewall like "2408". The first two numbers are week (24th week) the second are the last digits of the year (2008).
Most people tend to agree that 5 years is about as long as you want to run a cycle tire. I've replaced tires before that. The rubber will slowly lose its ability to provide traction over time. Any signs of crack inside the tread or on the sidewall and it's past due.