Tyres - Which Ones?

Been offered a great deal on some Metzeler Z8's anyone have any experience with these....?

 

Good tyres. Similar to pilot road 4's...

 

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Thanks OCD....been offered them for £110 the pair brand new from a guy who didn't put them on his bike as he sold bike prior to use.

 

Can tyres degrade if they've been sitting around for a few months. ???

 

Date codes are 2014 front & 2012 rear

 

I used to check tyre dates and never fitted anything over 2yrs old, until I bought the 04 track bike, the chap I bought it off said he hadn't used it for a few years ,never got to check the dates on the tyre but they looked in good nick so did 3 track days on them with no problems.
when I replaced them I clocked the date and they where 8yrs old !!!!
so in answer to your question is IMHO i'd go for them, i'm sure someone will come up with a valid reason ( other than my ramblings) as to why you should or shouldn't use them

 

Thanks...just checked my PDC's and they are 09 rear and 11 front with no problems

 

Generally speaking a tyre up to 5 years not a problem, 5 to 10 years should be checked periodically for irregular shape, bulges etc. After 10 years bin it. Having said that it's worth checking the manufacturers advice.

 

Got Michellin RC on mine at present. Brilliant

 

Bought the Metzeler Z8's for £105 + delivery....

 

plain black ones, I hate white walled ones !