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Some Tire wear questions

yz80

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Hi all,

Can you have a look at the pictures below and give ma any thoughts on how much wear is left on these Metzeler roadtech SE O1’s? I bought this bike with 13k on it and I’m pretty sure these were the second set of tires the previous owner had on it as they were manufactured in 10/22 (the bike is a 2020). I have no complaints with the way they feel/handle but just trying to budget for a new set and wonder how soon it will be necessary.

I’m thinking they may be OK for another 2500 or so but not sure. I’m not a terribly aggressive rider so maybe more?

I think when I do charge them, I’ll go with the classic Metzeler Tourances, as I always ran them on my 2002 Oilhead GS back in the day and really liked them, even though I really did not do any off road. I just think something with a bit more aggressive tread looks better on a GS.

Anyway, Thanks for any thoughts. I have been off bikes for over a decade and need a reality check on some of these things!

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they look fine wear bars are no wear near close. How old are they, I change after 4 years no matter what they look like
 
It looks like they're getting a little squared down the center, but your wear bars definitely look like there's still some good life on them. Hard to estimate, but like you said, it's could be around 2-2.5k remaining. If they're still handling well, I would say keep riding and keep an eye on them, budgeting for a new set some time this year (depending on your mileage).
 
Thanks guys for the replies. Looks like I can probably hold off till summer/fall. One other thing is that this bike really howls like a Basset hound through the fork tunnel from 50-52 MPH. Is this "Spoke resonance" or what? If these SE 01's do it, I'm wondering what the Tourances will sound like!
 
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