Originally Posted by
Bekologist
The mix of triangle patterns on the caps of gatorskins are wear indicators.
Wearing down the upper triangle to the level of the larger, lower triangle is a sign the cap has worn out its useful tread life.
Wow, been riding these tires for years and had no idea the tread pattern was supposed to be a wear indicator. I suspect there are bike shops that don't know this. The things you learn here. Just so we are clear. Here is a picture of the gatorskin off the Conti web site. Looking at the picture on the right. When the little triangle is worn away to the tip of the big triangle then Conti considers them worn out?
