bumpy tyre?

minterno

Hi guys,on checking my tyres last week i noticed a series of raised bumps on the road contact area of them, the tyres are 'race lite,hard case triple puncture'and they have about 5k on them,also for those who may be interested they have done the 5k without a puncture on crap back roads,I was thinking that the bumps might be a thread wear indicator but after a quick google im none the wiser so if someone has any advice on the subject that would be great,regards

DePurpereWolf

Pictures?

minterno

this is the rear tyre,the bumps are covering most of the tyre and the front tyre is similar but less visible but you can feel them if you run your finger over the tyre,regards

skerry

Is that not just excess rubber from the molding process, could be wrong though

minterno

skerry wrote: »

Is that not just excess rubber from the molding process, could be wrong though

I havent a clue but you could be right but these seem to be getting more pronounced as the milage creeps up,thats why wear indicator sprung to mind but im only guessing that,cheers

coastwatch

It looks like the outer layer is starting to separate from the inner layers. I'd say they're on the way out, not bad for 5k on bad roads.

Holyboy

coastwatch wrote: »

It looks like the outer layer is starting to separate from the inner layers. I'd say they're on the way out, not bad for 5k on bad roads.

It does indeed look like the outer casing is starting to come away, the same thing happens to alot of specialized tyres too and you get the same bumpy feel, OP I think its time for some new tyres.

minterno

Holyboy wrote: »

It does indeed look like the outer casing is starting to come away, the same thing happens to alot of specialized tyres too and you get the same bumpy feel, OP I think its time for some new tyres.

Coastwatch and yourself were spot on,i just came back from a spin and had a good look at both tyres and in one part of the front tyre where there was a cut you could lift up the outer casing like a blanket,has anyone got any idea as to where to get the cheapest puncture resistant tyres,online i suppose but what the best price around,thanks for the input guys,by the way its a road bike i have

cdaly_

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=18800

minterno

cdaly_ wrote: »

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=18800

good prices,thanks

victorcarrera

cdaly_ wrote: »

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=18800

These tyres offer good puncture protection but I would advise you to research them further before you buy. OK on dry surfaces but I will never buy them again because of their performance on wet roads, banding and manhole covers. If anybody else has them take them off now and save them for next summer. All this has been said before too.

dave_o_brien

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=20460

Have moved to these from the Gatorskins; plenty tough plus a lot grippier and roll better, in my experience.

cdaly_

victorcarrera wrote: »

These tyres offer good puncture protection but I would advise you to research them further before you buy. OK on dry surfaces but I will never buy them again because of their performance on wet roads, banding and manhole covers. If anybody else has them take them off now and save them for next summer. All this has been said before too.

I'm happily riding the gators in all weathers year-round...

victorcarrera

cdaly_ wrote: »

I'm happily riding the gators in all weathers year-round...

Fair enough. And I am quite happy to ride on gators around wet roundabouts etc at half the speed I would on better tyres. But it is not just about me or you. The cycling forums are full of cryticism of these tyres (when wet).

Paul Kiernan

minterno wrote: »

has anyone got any idea as to where to get the cheapest puncture resistant tyres,online i suppose but what the best price around,thanks for the input guys,by the way its a road bike i have

These work out at €22 each including delivery. Black chili compound grippiest you can get for typical Irish roads. I'd recommend the 24c's, 22 is a bit skinny.

minterno

thanks for the suggestions guys,i got a call from the brother a while ago and he has a spare set so im sorted for another few months,regards