new tire?
06-12-06, 09:29 PM
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new tire?
i was wondering if i shud get new tires on one of my bikes. its cracked all over the tire, yet it holds air. whats the best thing to do?
06-12-06, 09:38 PM
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the air is holded by the inner tube not the tire itself actually unless you are running tubeless....u should get a new pair just in case...just like car tires...if they start to crack (doesn't mean threads are gone) but you should replace them. But I have cracked tires and I still do stuff on the mountain no problem....its just more traction on new ones
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Yeah it seems like you need new tires, however I can't really suggest you a pair since I don't know what kind of riding you do, however I can tell you Kenda's Blue Groove Front and Nevegal Rear are a great place to start, they have sizes from 1.95 to 2.50 and they come with folding/kevlar/wire beads and DTC or Stick-E compounds so there are a lot to choose from.
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Dry rot is never a good thing when dealing with rubber. Get a new set, your tubes will thank you.
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"I can tell you Kenda's Blue Groove Front and Nevegal Rear are a great place to start"
is that a brand or what?
is that a brand or what?
06-14-06, 02:49 PM
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yes, kenda is a brand, a good one. get new tires if you are starting to get lots of flats
06-14-06, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mendozer
i was wondering if i shud get new tires on one of my bikes. its cracked all over the tire, yet it holds air. whats the best thing to do?
