How often do you replace your tires?

Seasonally, a few times a year
Every time I flat
As soon as the knobs lose their sharpness
I run them into the ground, to the point my friends make comments
Only when they won't hold air
Only when someone gives me their old tires
Each race

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mtnryder-co (Oct 12, 2018 at 14:09)

I run my tires till there completely trashed or till I cut a side wall and still end up spending way more on overpriced bike tires than I spend on my vehicles.Mtb is an expensive hobby if you ride a lot.

mountainfish (Oct 14, 2018 at 5:07)

none of those answers are correct.
My tires get replaced when they show signs of traction loss.
Then again it wont stop raining around the 'sinus valley' for more than a day or so, then it is back to the constant precipitation and overbearing humidity.
I may need to scrap this seasons choices next year in loo of some circular rubbers with a bit more (read, a lot more) wet weather traction.

joshdodd (Oct 14, 2018 at 12:21)

I picked up on a comment by Mr Aston once, regarding trimming knobs that have lost their edge. To sharpen them up and get the grip back. You obviously end up with shorter knobs. I’ve done it with a shorty recently. Anyone else have any experience of doing this?

TheLongMan (Nov 9, 2018 at 0:54)

Still running my original tires on my 2016 transition patrol. Tha back is starting to show signs of wear but the front is still pretty fresh. I usually ride once or twice a week.. the secret is staying as much away from asphalt as possible!

MrReddington (Oct 14, 2018 at 0:06)

Ask me how many tires I have bought in the past 3 years? Only one, bought a couple bikes that came with new tires. Last bike I bought the guy gave me 4 tires, all in great shape.

davemud (Oct 13, 2018 at 12:29)

Why doesn't it say when I get a new bike... or other bike... which is often.

davemud (Oct 13, 2018 at 12:31)

.. classics that is...