old tires/new sport demons

[Guest]

well i was looking for a 4 digit date code to see how badly i needed new tires but couldn't find one that made sense (first 2 digits in the 60s or higher). the pic is of what i think the date code is. its kinda sad cause it still has nubbins on it

sooooo any recommendations on a good tire?

it seems like the avon road riders are the go to but i was also considering the pirelli sport demon. anybody out there running them? i have a few buddys that swear by pirelli.

i will be relitivly close to the dennis kirk brick and mortar store beginning of next week. i am all for saving the shipping costs.

[Joe Nardy]

Here's an explanation of date codes:
Born on date, and wear's the tread?

Other useful information on the tire's sidewall includes its manufacturing date. Look on the side for a raised block with four digits; it's usually next to the U.S. DOT tire identification number. The first two indicate the week of its manufacture, and the last two are for the year. For example, 1702 would indicate the tire was manufactured in April, 2002. Prior to 2000, there were only three digits, with the last one indicating the year.

Your pic shows a three digit date code which says they were made before 2000. Replace the tires!

RoadRiders are very good tires with good life. Sport Demons are, in my opinion, the best and stickiest bias ply tires available. The down side is significantly less life than the Avons.

Thanks,
Joe

[tkent02]

Either of those tires are excelent.