Is this tire still safe for commuting?
05-04-09 | 09:27 PM
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Is this tire still safe for commuting?
While sitting in my car today the rear tube on my bike blew out. I pulled it off hoping to replace the tube, when I found the tire bead was a little torn. Is this still ok to use for a bit until I get a new tire, or should I replace the tire before riding?
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05-04-09 | 10:12 PM
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Thanks for the info. I guess I might as well replace the front tire at the same time.
Have any recommendations for new tires? I'm going to mostly be commuting on pavement, and every once in a while hitting a little stretch of downhill dirt road.
Have any recommendations for new tires? I'm going to mostly be commuting on pavement, and every once in a while hitting a little stretch of downhill dirt road.
05-04-09 | 10:23 PM
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Yeah, your tire is toast.
I ride on street slicks. For the rare jaunt off road they seem to be stable.
Actually, its good you asked. When I looked on my rear tire to see what brand I'm riding, I noticed a small spot of tear on the sidewall. New tire time for me too. I only got 4 years of wear out of them.
I ride on street slicks. For the rare jaunt off road they seem to be stable.
Actually, its good you asked. When I looked on my rear tire to see what brand I'm riding, I noticed a small spot of tear on the sidewall. New tire time for me too. I only got 4 years of wear out of them.
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05-05-09 | 04:23 AM
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Depends on if you mind a little crash.
Take it to a LBS and get a professional opinion - it doesn't sound good though.
EDIT: Oh sorry, I didn't see you had a picture - I can not see a tear in that picture. If it's just a tiny nick then you're OK, but if the bead is broken, then I'd lean toward replacing it. I've ridden on much worse (based on your picture).
Take it to a LBS and get a professional opinion - it doesn't sound good though.
EDIT: Oh sorry, I didn't see you had a picture - I can not see a tear in that picture. If it's just a tiny nick then you're OK, but if the bead is broken, then I'd lean toward replacing it. I've ridden on much worse (based on your picture).
