Hole in tire
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I'm not trusting my life on a $200.00 tire that might be okay or might not.
Had to make that decision myself a few years back with about 9k miles on a rear tire. If they should fail at speed it would not be good. Would be different it you had two or three under you. But not worth it with only two!
Just my 2 cents worth.
Good luck and ride safe.
Had to make that decision myself a few years back with about 9k miles on a rear tire. If they should fail at speed it would not be good. Would be different it you had two or three under you. But not worth it with only two!
Just my 2 cents worth.
Good luck and ride safe.
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From: Canada
Thanks. Just wanted some thoughts on the subject. Tire is being replaced.
I came upon a bike accident a few weeks ago, man and wife lying in the middle of the road. Tire had a blow out from being badly worn. Both will be ok I think, but that had already made up my mind.
My life is worth more than the $230 for a new tire.
Be safe. Cheers
I came upon a bike accident a few weeks ago, man and wife lying in the middle of the road. Tire had a blow out from being badly worn. Both will be ok I think, but that had already made up my mind.
My life is worth more than the $230 for a new tire.
Be safe. Cheers
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Yes, replace it.
I have ran tires on 4 wheel vehicles with similar injuries. I would remove the wheel, clean the injury very well (Dry), and apply rubber cement into the injury as best as I could force it in there, let it dry well, and go with it. Never a problem.
But not on 2 wheels.
I have ran tires on 4 wheel vehicles with similar injuries. I would remove the wheel, clean the injury very well (Dry), and apply rubber cement into the injury as best as I could force it in there, let it dry well, and go with it. Never a problem.
But not on 2 wheels.
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