Originally Posted by
Andy_K
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If you've got a good mud flap on your rear fender, you've got maybe 5-10 inches visible at any given time if you're right down there at ground level (presumably with your bike leaning against something if you don't have a kickstand). I'll grant that it's possible to inspect the entire tire this way, but I would claim that it is prohibitively inconvenient. I'm all for inspecting tires regularly, but I'm against laying down on the ground when I can avoid it.
Yes, I have about 6 inches and I don't have to flatten out on the ground to do this. If this is really
that inconvenient, take off your fender. I'd rather stay dry. That's like complaining that a helmet makes your head too sweaty. Be glad to get the greater benefit.