Dunlop SP 5000 Car Tire: Update

**Cajunrider** · 02-10-2010, 02:54 PM

I checked TiresEasy.com last night and noticed that they still have over 40 of the 195/60-16 tires in stock. My tire still has plenty of wear left but I was thinking about ordering another to have on hand when the time comes to replace mine. Does anyone think it's a bad idea to have a replacement tire for a year or two kept in a climate controlled room with no sunlight? I like this tire and don't want to risk not being able to get another one when I need it.

cactusjack · 02-10-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajunrider

I checked TiresEasy.com last night and noticed that they still have over 40 of the 195/60-16 tires in stock. My tire still has plenty of wear left but I was thinking about ordering another to have on hand when the time comes to replace mine. Does anyone think it's a bad idea to have a replacement tire for a year or two kept in a climate controlled room with no sunlight? I like this tire and don't want to risk not being able to get another one when I need it.

That's a good idea. I don't know the answer to the storage question, though. I'd be interested in finding out.

bear · 02-10-2010, 03:47 PM

There is a manufactured date code on the side of each tire made. Be careful of tires more than 2 years old (be careful of Sam's et. al.) before their use date. There are liquids involved in the manufacture of tires that keep them pliable for several years. As this liquid migrates out of the compound the tire gets the typical "Dry Rot" appearance. I don't think any storage facility will keep the tire from dis-intergrating over time as the compounds leach out of the tire.

**Cajunrider** · 02-10-2010, 03:55 PM

Thanks Bear. I would have to order the tire and there is no way of knowing the date code stamped on it until I receive it. It could be a year or two old already. I like this tire and the way my Nomad handles with it. I've read and was told by a local retailer that Dunlop has discontinued this tire because of little demand for it.

**taranis** · 02-10-2010, 03:59 PM

Heat plays a major role in the degradation of tires. If you live in a hot climate (AZ, CA, NV, TX, and FL), expect your tires to degrade faster than in a cooler climate.

The NHTSA did a study back in '07 on age-related failures of car tires and found that those over 6 years old represented 84% of tire-related claims for 2007.

The age of tires can be determined by checking the identification number on the sidewall that begins with the letters "DOT." The last four digits represent the week and year the tire was manufactured.

I think your climate controlled room would help a little for your climate, but if you buy the tire and intend to store it unused for a year or two, I would definitely have it professionally inspected before mounting it on the bike.

glassgod · 02-10-2010, 04:09 PM

I checked with the tire and wheel company next door to my shop and they said that you
should check the date on the tire. A tire is good for 5 years so depending on the
manufacture date 2009 or 2010 it can be stored for a couple of years with no problem.

**Jared** · 02-10-2010, 04:27 PM

I personally wouldn't do it. I too like my sp5000 and when it wears out I might replace it with the same tire. If it's not available, I'm not worried about trying another brands. jmho

jesse · 02-10-2010, 08:00 PM

" I've read and was told by a local retailer that Dunlop has discontinued this tire because of little demand for it."

There's not much demand, we use them 1 at a time and they last a long time. We need less work so we could get more miles. Who has replaced their's besides dkdixie?

chief · 02-10-2010, 09:51 PM

I really like this tire,and If it is true I'm bummed that they are going to discontinue it.

nomad561 · 02-11-2010, 07:13 AM

Have you thought about shrink wrapping it for storage?
I have the General Atimax on mine and love it. Tried to find a Dunlop but nobody had one and I needed a new tire quickly.

**Cajunrider** · 02-11-2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Wandering Nomad "Darksider"

Have you thought about shrink wrapping it for storage?
I have the General Atimax on mine and love it. Tried to find a Dunlop but nobody had one and I needed a new tire quickly.

Altimax was my next choice if I couldn't find an SP. That or GY TT. I was apprehensive about going to the 205 with the tight clearance issue. How is your Altimax doing and how many miles have you rolled up on it?

Sin City Stan · 02-11-2010, 02:20 PM

Don't remember where I read this but I do remember that long term tire storage invloved a large sealed garbage bag in a cool place.

Try googling "Tire Storage"

**Cajunrider** · 02-11-2010, 10:51 PM

I sent Dunlop an email asking how long I could store the SP 5000 in an opaque garbage bag in a climate controlled room. As soon as I receive a reply, I will post it.

macmac · 02-12-2010, 07:39 PM

Never tried that idea, so I am interested in the answer.

**Cajunrider** · 02-12-2010, 08:32 PM

Still haven't received a reply.

02-10-2010, 02:54 PM	#1
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Dunlop SP 5000 Car Tire: Update I checked TiresEasy.com last night and noticed that they still have over 40 of the 195/60-16 tires in stock. My tire still has plenty of wear left but I was thinking about ordering another to have on hand when the time comes to replace mine. Does anyone think it's a bad idea to have a replacement tire for a year or two kept in a climate controlled room with no sunlight? I like this tire and don't want to risk not being able to get another one when I need it. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-10-2010, 03:47 PM	#3
bear Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 322	Dunlop SP 5000 Car Tire: Update There is a manufactured date code on the side of each tire made. Be careful of tires more than 2 years old (be careful of Sam's et. al.) before their use date. There are liquids involved in the manufacture of tires that keep them pliable for several years. As this liquid migrates out of the compound the tire gets the typical "Dry Rot" appearance. I don't think any storage facility will keep the tire from dis-intergrating over time as the compounds leach out of the tire.
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02-10-2010, 03:55 PM	#4
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Dunlop SP 5000 Car Tire: Update Thanks Bear. I would have to order the tire and there is no way of knowing the date code stamped on it until I receive it. It could be a year or two old already. I like this tire and the way my Nomad handles with it. I've read and was told by a local retailer that Dunlop has discontinued this tire because of little demand for it. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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02-10-2010, 03:59 PM	#5
taranis Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 802	Dunlop SP 5000 Car Tire: Update Heat plays a major role in the degradation of tires. If you live in a hot climate (AZ, CA, NV, TX, and FL), expect your tires to degrade faster than in a cooler climate. The NHTSA did a study back in '07 on age-related failures of car tires and found that those over 6 years old represented 84% of tire-related claims for 2007. The age of tires can be determined by checking the identification number on the sidewall that begins with the letters "DOT." The last four digits represent the week and year the tire was manufactured. I think your climate controlled room would help a little for your climate, but if you buy the tire and intend to store it unused for a year or two, I would definitely have it professionally inspected before mounting it on the bike. __________________ _______________________ "Taranis" and the Lovely Ann KawaNOW Oldschool #885 His: 2006 Nomad Hers: 2008 VN900 Classic LT Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-10-2010, 04:09 PM	#6
glassgod Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 97	Dunlop SP 5000 Car Tire: Update I checked with the tire and wheel company next door to my shop and they said that you should check the date on the tire. A tire is good for 5 years so depending on the manufacture date 2009 or 2010 it can be stored for a couple of years with no problem. __________________ Glassgod KawaNow # 00317 2007 Nomad
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02-10-2010, 04:27 PM	#7
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Dunlop SP 5000 Car Tire: Update I personally wouldn't do it. I too like my sp5000 and when it wears out I might replace it with the same tire. If it's not available, I'm not worried about trying another brands. jmho __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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02-10-2010, 08:00 PM	#8
jesse Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Farmington, Arkansas Posts: 1,013	Dunlop SP 5000 Car Tire: Update " I've read and was told by a local retailer that Dunlop has discontinued this tire because of little demand for it." There's not much demand, we use them 1 at a time and they last a long time. We need less work so we could get more miles. Who has replaced their's besides dkdixie? __________________ 2012 Goldwing 80,000+ & counting 2005 Nomad 76,585 mi VBA #628 IBA #54485
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02-10-2010, 09:51 PM	#9
chief Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 91	Dunlop SP 5000 Car Tire: Update I really like this tire,and If it is true I'm bummed that they are going to discontinue it.
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02-11-2010, 07:13 AM	#10
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Dunlop SP 5000 Car Tire: Update Have you thought about shrink wrapping it for storage? I have the General Atimax on mine and love it. Tried to find a Dunlop but nobody had one and I needed a new tire quickly.
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02-11-2010, 02:20 PM	#12
Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	Dunlop SP 5000 Car Tire: Update Don't remember where I read this but I do remember that long term tire storage invloved a large sealed garbage bag in a cool place. Try googling "Tire Storage" __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park
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02-11-2010, 10:51 PM	#13
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Dunlop SP 5000 Car Tire: Update I sent Dunlop an email asking how long I could store the SP 5000 in an opaque garbage bag in a climate controlled room. As soon as I receive a reply, I will post it. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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02-12-2010, 07:39 PM	#14
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Dunlop SP 5000 Car Tire: Update Never tried that idea, so I am interested in the answer. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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02-12-2010, 08:32 PM	#15
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Dunlop SP 5000 Car Tire: Update Still haven't received a reply. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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