Originally Posted by
stapfam
Many signs that a tyre is worn out and the obvious one is visual. You may be lucky enough to run a tyre down to the canvass without the other problem coming in of an increase of punctures. That is the main sign I get that a tyre has less rubber on it for optimum use as less rubber for Thorns etc to penetrate is a sure sign that a tyre is getting worn.
You know, I discovered I needed a new tire when changing a flat. Until then I didn't notice the tire's core showing through. I was just bragging the previous night to my son how I hardly ever get a flat when... you guessed it.