hello
off to france on the 30th of june for 5 days doing about 1300. just had my bike m.o.t and tyres passed but noticed that the rear has about 1.5 mm tread and was wondering if i should change before trip or run it. my bike is a suzuki gsxr 750 srad.
thanks
your input much appriciated!
what tyres?
What do you think?:Whistling:
1.5mm of tread :w00t:
1.6mm is the legal limit, most tyre manufacturers recommend replacement at 2mm. Should have been an advisory on the MOT if not a fail.
BTW it’s a no brainer, change
hang on are you saying you’ve got about 1.5mm left measuring from the tread wear indicator? ie legal tread + 1.5mm?
Cos if all you’ve got left there is 1.5 around the tyre then do as Art says get em changed
Ehm legal limit on a motorbike is 1mm according to the Highway Code
From The Highway Code - Annex 6. Vehicle maintenance, safety and security - Guidance - GOV.UK
That 0.5mm of tread’s definitely not going to get him 1300 miles though!
Fit new tyres
the roads in France will destroy them. 
I agree - but I was not commenting on whether or not it would… 
Time to get down to Essential Rubber and ask for your LB discount
Well spotted …
I’d still be inclined to replace tyres at 2mm, if you’re out in all weathers it’s sound advice
interesting because I just picked up my owner’s manual today and it says replace under 1.6mm but the law seems to say different things… could be manufacturers just covering their derrieres…
No-one has mentioned the fact of ‘Squared off’ tyres.
You’ll have more fun if you don’t have to fight the corners. 
+1 why risk it, also tryes are more expensive in France.
