jayemtl Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Does anyone know what the tread depth would be on new tires front and rear, as well as, how thick new pads are? (measurements in mm) I just bought a Bird and took it to a guy I know for cert, now he's telling me the bike needs new tires, front & rear, plus brake pads front and rear as well. The problem is I know the rear tire was replaced not too long ago (2000kms) and so were the brake pads. The front tire, by my own admission, will need replacing shortly, however, still no question as to getting on it and going for a rip at this point, as it's still 2 or 3mm off the wear strip. Before everyone starts on the "Be Safe" rants, I don't have any problem buying whatever the bike needs, but I don't want to go out there and buy a bunch of stuff, only to find that there's 1 or .5 mm difference.... This guy is a car guy, and here in Canada, as long as you run a shop that is capable of providing a safety certificate, you can issue them for bikes or cars...and he deals with cars... Any info would be appreciated, as he is a friend, so I just don't want to go up to him and say he's wrong, buy would like to measure to spec to show him the difference. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockmeupto125 Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 If its not down to the wear bars, it doesn't need replacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amherst XX Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Agreed. If the wear bars aren't touching pavement you're good to go. As far as brakes I have no idea...take it to a dealer and they can tell you in a hurry. In Nova Scotia you have to have a specific motorcycle inspection liscence. FYI 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonox Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 In my part of the world, brand new bike tyres start with about half the tread depth of new car tyres. +1 on the wear bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Involute Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Avon AV46 rear was .265 new Pilot Road rear was .235 new Conti-Force rear was .250 I never measured the fronts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonox Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 quite a variety of bikes in your shed too! How do you get time to ride em all when you got snow for half the year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiXXation Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Michelin Pilot Roads after 150 mile scuffing: rear = 6 mm, front = 4 mm. The manual says on page 3-27 that the OEM pads are good down to a wear indicator built into them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pug Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Bridgestone BT12 and BT14 rear= 6.7 mm Don't remember exactly for the front, I think a bit less (5.5 to 6 mm). If your tires have 2 or 3 mm , they are certainly not new but they have some life left. Did you take measurements in both the middle and the sides of the tread, or just in the middle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayemtl Posted April 29, 2005 Author Share Posted April 29, 2005 Great information. Thanks folks. I'm going to go over everything tomorrow with the guy and hopefully he'll see things my way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Sounds like he's hoseing you. Was he going to do the work if you agreed to replacing it all and just looking for business? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51'er Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Just because a tire has tread doesn't mean it's good. New Dunlop 218 has 5.5mm rear and 4mm front. Not much I'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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