The tire was thread bare 40% of the way round. I have never skidded it and I'm pretty sure John didn't either. I'll never buy another IRC Wild Flare Tire, but still will continue to buy IRC inner tubes. In the last two weeks I clocked 3700 miles on Prudence. A 6000 mile tire (actually a 4500 mile tire) is simple insufficient for my riding. Garbage. Total garbage the IRC wild Flare is. If this thread isn't an ample warning for those considering an IRC Wild Flare well then, never mind...
Of all the rear tires I've worn out, only two got less than 10,000 miles. One of which was an 880 and only then because I picked up a nail and given the tire was close to the end of it's life I opted for fresh rubber. The other is the subject of this thread.
Vera Lynn from April 2006
Avon 42 12,177 miles
Avon 42 10,419 miles
ME 880 11,374 miles
ME 880 7,778 miles
Kenda 673 7,817 miles Still mounted and it looks real good.
Cinnamon Girl from April 2008
ME 880 18,427 miles
Bridgestone Spitfire 11,032 miles
ME 880 14,421 miles
Bridgestone Spitfire 10,727 miles
IRC Wild Flare 6,003 miles: Blow out
