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Changing tyres?

monkey 456 · 2012-04-14 21:06:38

How often should u change your tyres? how do u know when u need to change them? What are the clear signs of wear? And what do different types of tyres do? Sorry if this is a really nube question. :)

14-04-2012 9:06pm

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monkey 456

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How often should u change your tyres? how do u know when u need to change them? What are the clear signs of wear? And what do different types of tyres do? Sorry if this is a really nube question.

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#2 14-04-2012 10:52pm

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Some have wear indicators (some Continentals have a couple of small dimples - once the tyre wears them away it's due to be replaced)

Arguably you only really need to change them when punctures are such a regular event that you feel you're better off with a new tyre. Also look out for deep slits/tears that are more than a few millimetres long, or if there's heavy wear on the tyrewall (possibly caused by a rubbing brake), as this could result in a blowout

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#3 14-04-2012 11:40pm

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When you can see the tube :P

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