Michelin vs Falken
Had a tragic failure on my Nitto DT at 4 yrs old last week (ask Buzz how scary that can be!) so I am pulling all of them off and getting new skins. Thought I made up my mind on Falken Wildpeak H/T pu...
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mountainkowboy wrote:billtex wrote:
Trying to wrap my head around what would make a tire ride harsh as it ages?
Less rubber?
Belts are work hardened?
As tires age they lose elasticity and the rubber actually get harder cause they are losing the chemicals and oils that make them soft. Thus the dramatic difference in ride between old and new tires.
Thx mk...sounds reasonable. It’s funny how the ride changes over time...sneaks up on you!
Another good reason to replace tires after a certain amount of time, regardless of mileage.
Another PSA; verify or replace your tire pressure gauge periodically. You never know when it may be out of spec and you may NOT be running the pressure you think you are!
Safe travels,
Bill
