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Bike Tyres - when to replace

  • 10-06-2013 01:02PM
    #1
    jamesd
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    I have a 2012 Cube Agree GTC Pro with the standard Schwalbe Ultremo ZX tyres still on it, I have about 400km's done on it and last night when cleaning it I noticed the tyres have a little mark all around on them and one had a little rubber thread coming off this line. Is this normal?
    See pics of the front and back tyres.

    thanks
    James


Comments

  • #2
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 16,305 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    I've about 7,500k on a pair of Durano pluses with no issues, you should certainly have no problems with 400k.

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  • #3
    jamesd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,575 ✭✭✭jamesd


    Is the line on the side of the tyres nomal?


  • #4
    Alek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    Check if your brake pads are rubbing the tyre while braking, lower them slightly if needed.

    If there is only some rubber rubbed off there should be no problem. If you can see that the nylon casing underneath has been damaged, replace them asap.


  • #5
    jamesd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,575 ✭✭✭jamesd


    Thanks - I will check that tonight. Cannot see nylon casing underneath at all so hopefully grand but just wanted to check to be safe.


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