Is this what it looks like? (lightly slashed tyre)

**bogan** · 21st May 2010, 14:52

noticed this when I got home today, looks like someone has had a go at my rear tyre, unless there is something else that may cause this sort of thing? though as its across the whole tyre and a pretty clean cut I can't think of anything

also doesn't look like it happened all that recently (though I did pull a nail out of it a few weeks ago).

Obviously its time for a new tyre anyway, but want to avoid such shit happening to my new one.

**nodrog:Me** · 21st May 2010, 15:06

it just looks like you have ridden over something with a sharp edge, anybody with half a brain would slash a tyre through the side wall.

**schrodingers cat** · 21st May 2010, 15:12

Originally Posted by nodrog

it just looks like you have ridden over something with a sharp edge, anybody with half a brain would slash a tyre through the side wall.

What he said. Slice that chunk off and carry on!

**jim.cox** · 21st May 2010, 15:12

Originally Posted by nodrog

it just looks like you have ridden over something with a sharp edge.

Yeah - what he said - not malicious - a little metal or glass on the road probably

**boman** · 21st May 2010, 15:14

That is the point that the manufacturerer joined, spliced, the tread together. It is quite a common sight on worn tyres. I have seen it on reasonably new tyres too, but not often. It seems to be more apparent on cheaper tyres, than the more expensive ones.
I wouldn't worry about it, the tyre looks like it will wear out before the splice gives away.

**Scuba_Steve** · 21st May 2010, 15:14

Does look somewhat like a FAIL'd attempt to me, If so whoever did it is one hell of a Zune! 1stly for trying & 2ndly for not knowing how.

**imdying** · 21st May 2010, 15:20

Shit on the road will do that, avoid the gutters when you split

**one fast tl1ooo** · 21st May 2010, 15:21

Originally Posted by boman

That is the point that the manufacturerer joined, spliced, the tread together. It is quite a common sight on worn tyres. I have seen it on reasonably new tyres too, but not often. It seems to be more apparent on cheaper tyres, than the more expensive ones.
I wouldn't worry about it, the tyre looks like it will wear out before the splice gives away.

boman is spot on with this one.. Had it happen to my rear tyre..

**bogan** · 21st May 2010, 15:23

Originally Posted by nodrog

it just looks like you have ridden over something with a sharp edge, anybody with half a brain would slash a tyre through the side wall.

that was my first thought, but it goes too far up the edges for that i reckon

Originally Posted by boman

That is the point that the manufacturerer joined, spliced, the tread together. It is quite a common sight on worn tyres. I have seen it on reasonably new tyres too, but not often. It seems to be more apparent on cheaper tyres, than the more expensive ones.
I wouldn't worry about it, the tyre looks like it will wear out before the splice gives away.

ah yup, is a pirelli sport demon so wouldn't class that as cheap, but it is at the end of its lifetime.

either case, sounds like no need to worry bout it then

**Mom** · 21st May 2010, 16:39

I have seen something similar on here before, I believe then it was put down to where the tread is joined on the tyre?

**boman** · 21st May 2010, 17:01

Originally Posted by bogan

that was my first thought, but it goes too far up the edges for that i reckon

ah yup, is a pirelli sport demon so wouldn't class that as cheap, but it is at the end of its lifetime.

either case, sounds like no need to worry bout it then

No, I wouldn't be too worried.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 21st May 2010, 17:16

Originally Posted by boman

That is the point that the manufacturerer joined, spliced, the tread together. It is quite a common sight on worn tyres. I have seen it on reasonably new tyres too, but not often. It seems to be more apparent on cheaper tyres, than the more expensive ones.
I wouldn't worry about it, the tyre looks like it will wear out before the splice gives away.

Correct!!!!