How much time do I have?

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Oct 7, 2007 | 09:59 AM

Naz_Man

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How much time do I have?

My rear tire is bald on the bottom.... still alot of tread on the sides.... the bottom is just pass the tread line so it's kinda flat/smooth....

So how much time/miles do I have left before a blow out?

Is there some rubber left? As long as I don't get caught in the rain I'm OK?

Thanks Naz

Oct 7, 2007 | 10:05 AM

Trotter

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RE: How much time do I have?

Put a tire on it !! Now

Oct 7, 2007 | 10:08 AM

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RE: How much time do I have?

You're tire is dead. Put a new one on before you are.

Oct 7, 2007 | 10:10 AM

Naz_Man

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RE: How much time do I have?

I wanna ride today!!

Don't wanna fool with taking the wheel off and going to the hd shop today.... Don't you think I can get another 200 miles out of it?

Thanks, Naz

Oct 7, 2007 | 10:17 AM

up in minot

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RE: How much time do I have?

You MIGHT be able to get another 200 miles out of it. Do you have any loved ones? Family, friends, co-workers? I'm glad you're the one that will be going for the ride on it, and NOT me! I have a wife, daughter, parents, friends, co-workers, etc. I know they'd be pretty damn upset if it was me, and I went outKNOWING I was going to die today!!!

If you want to go out THAT bad, and want to disregard your safety and the safety of others, go for it. It was nice knowin' ya man!

Oct 7, 2007 | 10:19 AM

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RE: How much time do I have?

NOT MUCH!! If that tire was on my bike and i wanted to take a ride, i would replace it first, beats laying in a hosp bed, thinking about WHY didn't i replace that tire

Oct 7, 2007 | 10:20 AM

ZeroFiveFour

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RE: How much time do I have?

You have NO time if you want to be responsible.

Your tire is a POS.

Tire should have been swapped a long time ago based on your description.

Read up on traction and all the physics related to keeping your bike planted.

Tom