bowsniper Report post Posted September 4, 2019 I have a 2006 Polaris 500 quad and still have the original tires on it. Only 1500 miles and lots of tread left, and look great on the outside. It's been stored in the garage out of the sun but still in the heat. A new set will set me back $500+. I don't know too much about quads, but I wouldn't trust old tires on my truck. What do you think, could I trust them for a few more years and maybe 400 miles, or am I risking a problem 10 miles away from nowhere? Thanks for you suggestions, Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted September 4, 2019 You're not alone, I too ride a 2006 Polaris with the original tires. Considering the max inflation is 5psi, one would have to get awfully chewed up to leave you stranded. Carry a tube and small can of fix a flat on long treks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted September 4, 2019 Tim is right, if you had to ride back on a flat you would be pretty much fine as long as you didn't pop it off the bead. If the tires have been flat while it was being stored then the sidewalls will often form cracks that cant be fixed. However, if the tires have been inflated all of that time and still hold air then for it. When I had old tires I kept a small bike pump with me to put some air in if one went flat. I would just top it off whenever I needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Explorer Report post Posted September 4, 2019 Most tire shops have a pile of new factory ohv tires due to the demand to look cool and buy something besides the stock tires they come with. Should be able to pick some up for cheap. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
360 0r Better Report post Posted September 4, 2019 After 50+ years in the automobile and heavy equipment business with tires that old you are on borrowed time, I won’t be worried about wrecking at slow speed but if one let loose while cruising that could be an entirely different story. I don’t know about you but my life or getting seriously hurt is worth much more than the cost of a new set of tires. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjl2010 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 Once you’ve walked a few miles back to the truck and then spent the rest of the day getting your truck back to where your quad is I’ll gladly spend money on new tires. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOHNTR Report post Posted September 4, 2019 I just replaced mine on my 1999 Suzuki QuadRunner 500.....they were original and simply got low on tread.....but were bullet proof. However they were an 8 ply tire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowsniper Report post Posted September 4, 2019 Someone just suggested to me that I should deflate the tires and run them on the rims (carefully) for 20 yards, if they don't crack, they should be ok. Any thoughts on that? Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted September 4, 2019 5 minutes ago, bowsniper said: Someone just suggested to me that I should deflate the tires and run them on the rims (carefully) for 20 yards, if they don't crack, they should be ok. Any thoughts on that? Mark Yeah I think he's a tire salesman? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
360 0r Better Report post Posted September 4, 2019 56 minutes ago, bowsniper said: Someone just suggested to me that I should deflate the tires and run them on the rims (carefully) for 20 yards, if they don't crack, they should be ok. Any thoughts on that? Mark Seriously someone told you that? I’d slap them upside the head and tell them to do it to their tires next time! But on a more serious note are you married do you have any kids, does your family care about you if you answered yes to any of the above guestions just go get a new set of tires. Life is to short to have something bad happen when it is fully preventable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
