Originally Posted by
cornucopia72
Not that old? Like in months... or in years. We found out that tires don't last very long even hanging unmounted in the garage.
No more than two years with less than a thousand miles. I dunno, maybe they are old by bicycle tire standards. My other tires seem to last longer. At least they last until the tread is worn enough to justify replacement. Replacement for sidewall deterioration seems pre-mature. Especially considering these are the 2nd set to do this, and they are/were the almighty Armadillos.
We thought the ribs on these tires might be for an armor plating purpose. Appears they are not and that they are indeed part of the structural make-up of the tire.
For Specialized not to recognize these as their tires amazes me. How many other tire manufacturers make Armadillos? The sidewall design on these seem to be unique as well.
We're not looking for Specialized to replace them. No hit on Specialized, however, We're going with a set Conti's or other manufacturer next.