Would You Change These Tires?

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  1. STTRIDR

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    Wondering if I should get some new rubber. My current tires (Qualifiers) have a bit of tread still, but:
    -theres some blueing starting
    -date code is 1207
    -they have 2 trackdays and 3 years of street riding on them.

    Do you think you'd you change them before this year's track days?

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    Rear Tire by BK_W, on Flickr
     
    #1 STTRIDR, May 2, 2011
  2. gigantic

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    my general rule is: if you have to ask, it's worth changing them.
    They're getting a little squared off in the back; they'd probably pass tech, but personally, I'd change them. Qualifiers aren't exactly predictable when they let go, speaking from personal experience.
     
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  3. Derrick

    Derrick Rides with no training wheels

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    All the reasons you listed plus them looking a little squared off would suggest to me that you should change them.
     
    #3 Derrick, May 2, 2011
  4. mastermindtrev

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    Cost of set of Power Pures

    vs.

    Cost of bodywork and bike parts.

    :D

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  5. 600dubbar

    600dubbar Rides with no training wheels

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    two trackdays and 3 years of street riding ..... yes i would change them if it was me
     
    #5 600dubbar, May 2, 2011
  6. RichMangus

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    Power Pures were on sale this past weekend, just a thought.
     
    #6 RichMangus, May 2, 2011
  7. STTRIDR

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    Thanks guys. Thats what I was thinking too. I just didnt want to switch 'em out if they were still good. I actually have a new set of Bridgestone BTO16s already - just didn't know if I should put them on yet. I'll plan on it.
     
    #7 STTRIDR, May 2, 2011
  8. OliverG

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    You could probably sell those to a street rider and get half the money back from the new set
     
    #8 OliverG, May 3, 2011
  9. Gunshow Nick

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    ^^^this is all you need to know...
     
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