only 5 years ago. Dunlop K70s. The bike is kept in a garage but very seldom ridden. The tire walls are cracked and the tires need to be replaced. Only about 300 miles on them. Bike is in a garage and covered year round.Why? Should I ask Dunlop for replacements as this seems wrong?
Rubber just has a way of ageing. That shiny black stuff on new tires is not only for cosmetic Porpose but its also a preservative to help the rubber from cracking. The 300 miles you put on them wore all that stuff away. Once a tire is subjected to the elements its biological clock starts ticking. Its not dunlops fault. The same would have happened with any brand.
It has been my experience that bike tires generally cost more than car tires, and don't last anywhere near as long as car tires. If you are not riding often, I suggest buying an inexpensive set of tires for it. They make some inexpensive off brand tires that are still safe and reliable. That way every few years or so when you need new ones you're not wasting exsessive amounts of money.
