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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 07:51 PM
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Maybe someone can give me some advise. Last week I ran over something while turning right at a corner. The bike slid over to the left, which I believe put a cut across the tire. It doesn't seem too deep. Does it need to be replaced now?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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You only have two tires. I wouldn't chance losing one of them, IMHO.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 07:55 PM
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What does it look like? Is it worth your well being or your life to leave it "as is"? Thats the question I ask my self with these decisions.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 08:02 PM
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I would change it, like said already, is it worth losing your life over?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 08:36 PM
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Heres a picture of the cut.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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Me, If that was not cut below the tread depth I would ride it. If there was a chance of it cutting to the cords of the tire, replace it now.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 08:57 PM
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First look I would ride it. See if you can see how deep it is. Looks like a scratch.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Shepherdboy44
Heres a picture of the cut.
Your first post I would have said replace it. After posting the pic it is barely cut into the surface of the tire. I would ride on but keep an eye on it.
 
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Doesn't look bad but the rest of the tire looks like it's almost down to the wear bars...
 
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 10:39 PM
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By the look of it, its "well ridden" - peace of mind - by a new Elite 3 (judging by the tread pattern thats the tire?) Looks like the tire did its job by keeping you upright during the incident.
Spend the $200 and be done with it mate.
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