Originally Posted by zoom2zoom

yes, you are right, the shop told me that could be an issue, i was told that the tires were on the rim for 2 years and have not been ridden on since. i dont plan to ride fast or make aggressive turns, i thought i try them out for awhile before i get new tires put on. ( as it would cost me $50 per tire for installation). But maybe it is just safer to get new tires put on.