Thread: Tyre braking?
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Old 10-27-13 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by FBinNY
With spoon brakes, the steel spoon wears faster than the tire.
A better question is what happens if your brake pads work against your tire sidewall. Doesn't take long to wear completely through the tire and cause a blow out.
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