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Tyre wear question.

  • 24-09-2012 7:52pm
    #1
    denismac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 267 ✭✭


    Maybe this is a stupid question but I'm fairly new to bikes but I was wondering how would I know that my tyres need replacing as they're smooth anyway and there is no thread to indicate wear?


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  • #2
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 78,393 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    Some Continentals have a couple of wear indicators (small indentations - when you can no longer see them the tyre probably need replacing)

    However the best sign of when a tyre needs replacing is when you start getting regular punctures. Basically when you feel the inconvenience of repairing/replacing tubes outweighs the cost of a new tyre

    You should also look out for wear on the sidewall due to rubbing on the forks/stays or brake pads. If you can see through the outer rubber the tyre is much more at risk of a blowout


  • #3
    cdaly_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    When the cords begin to show through the rubber. Many slicks have wear marks: small dots near the sidewall or maybe a light pattern. When these are worn away you're getting close to replacement time. In any case, tyre damage that might result in a blowout should mean you replace the tyre straight away.


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