Motorcycle tyres : 3.8 -4mm of tread left

[Mr Moofo]

I am off to the Manx GP in 3 weeks time.
250 miles to Liverpool ( and then back). Plus riding around the Island. So say another 500 miles max.
The tyre to me is half worn - if I was doing the trip I would keep it on there for a while.
It is also 6 years old.
I am going to get a new one fitted before I go - am I being over cautious - or sensible decision?_

[Mussels]

The age probably makes it a sensible decision, has it been sat on them for long periods without moving?

[KungFooBob]

IMHO old tyres are fine as long as they're not cracked.

Put a few heat cycles through them and they soon come back to life.

[mangocrazy]

Depends what tyre it is - supersport, sport-touring, adventure, touring...? Personally I'd say you'd be fine with it as it is. 6 years old is not an issue unless it's been left exposed to UV (i.e. outside) for long periods and/or been exposed to wide temperature variations.

But if you feel unsure, get new tyres fitted. Peace of mind is priceless.

[Mr Moofo]

Thanks
New tyre ordered - so the issue is sort of solved

[Hot_Air]

Peace of mind is priceless.

And peace of mind includes knowing you’re on new rubber before a potential tyre shortage.

https://thefinalkit.com/why-motorcycle-tire-shortage/

[The Spin Doctor]

Peace of mind is priceless.

And peace of mind includes knowing you’re on new rubber before a potential tyre shortage.

https://thefinalkit.com/why-motorcycle-tire-shortage/

Such an authoritative article he seems to have misspelled his own name!

[Hot_Air]

“Not many people know that!”