How to Tell When Your Motorcycle Tires Are Worn Out | The Shop Manual

How to Tell When Your Motorcycle Tires Are Worn Out | The Shop Manual

3 Video Views·Feb 23, 2026

Your motorcycle’s tires affect safety, handling, and performance — but how do you know when it’s time to replace them? In this episode of The Shop Manual, Ari breaks down the four main reasons to install new rubber: wear, damage, age, and preference. We’ll also show you how to find tread wear indicators and read your tire’s date code so you can decide if your tires are unsafe… or still good.