Hello,

I'm just got back from a errand and I was out biking on the streets in Chicago, where I live. I don't know if it's because of the heat on the pavement from the really hot day today (about 90 degrees in a big ass city that traps heat),or what. But the roads are absolutely insane today, and I have had to consistently do some quick braking to avoid the various ******* drivers who honestly don't care if you live or die, barring they are liable. I digress.

I was biking on an extremely bust street, clark st, which is insane today because of the weather and proximity to the beach. I was going along and a guy took a left hand turn right in front of me. I tries to brake hard and I slid right into the front of his car. Luckily, the immense 700c wheels I have bounced off his license plate and I was fine.

I tested them out afterwards when I got home and even when walking with my bike and applying the rear brake I could literally walk with it as it just slid along. When applying the front brake I couldn't.

The point is: What the hell is wrong with my rear wheel.

I have SUN Rhino Lytes, recently installed, perfect tension and true.

The brakes are cantilever and perfectly aligned. They are kool stop brake pads and are tensed correctly and lock the rim into place.

Now...my suspicions. The tire looks a little worn down but is only 2 months old!!

It's a Schwinn Kevlar comfort/hybrid tire. Is this true that it is the tire that is ****ty? It just slides along the pavement...and when I inspect the area that I slid it on it has a little worn streak.

Do I need a new tire or is it something else I'm overlooking?