Very worn rear tyre. Worst case scenario?

[mattian]

I have a Suzuki 650 with Dunlop Qualifiers. Done roughly about 23,500 kms so far and the front rubber is still mint but the rear is Very very worn. Wouldnt pass a wof inspection no way. I am in desperate need of a replacement however, financial constraints mean that I can't afford it until i've put on at least another 1000 ks.

My question is, what is the worst case scenario that I would be looking at if I keep riding on it. Some kind of major malfunction? like a blow out? How much more wear can the tyre handle and, will my riding style make much difference? ie, will riding like a nana and avoiding motorway speeds help...?

thanks.

[kiwifruit]

take the bus

[mattian]

take the bus

thanks. but its not an option. need my bike for work, to get to locations on time.

[kiwifruit]

Put yourself into debt to get the tyre you need then. Don't go about on a piece of shit putting other road users at risk

[Jonno.]

My question is, what is the worst case scenario that I would be looking at if I keep riding on it. Some kind of major malfunction? like a blow out? How much more wear can the tyre handle and, will my riding style make much difference? ie, will riding like a nana and avoiding motorway speeds help...?

thanks.

"Get rich or die trying" comes to mind.

[rie]

...pictures?

[Jantar]

Don't do it. If your tyre is that bad then stop using it right now. That little contact point of rubber is all that is between you and the road, and if its already beyond WoF standard then it is dangerous.

Not only have you lost tread, but your tyre is now squared off. That means that when you roll into a bend you are riding on an edge of rubber rather than a good solid contact area. Not only that, but the lack of rubber in the center means that your tyre has also lost its physical strength, and is likely to deform while you are riding it.

Likely scenarios are in order of probability:
1. You'll lose control and crash even with the tyre still inflated.
2. Your tyre will just go flat.
3. You will crash due to an underinflated tyre.
4. You will have a blow out, but not crash.
5. You will have a blowout and crash.

replace it now.

[mattian]

Put yourself into debt to get the tyre you need then. Don't go about on a piece of shit putting other road users at risk

Already in debt. Not making any complaints here, just asking a perfectly legititamte question.
thanks for your contribution. Next please.

[tri boy]

It will develope a punture. Go flat etc. Been there done that.
Ride conservatively and replace it when you can.
Its not the best situation to be in but thats life.
Keep your speed down and be sensible.
The "crash and die" merchants may flame me for my comments, but thats also life.

[Latte]

Just hang way off the bike, so even going straight it's using the sides. Waring - this advice may be a piss take.

If you really are hard up check with cycletreads if they have a 2nd hand to fit - reasonably priced, and although not ideal a shitload better than the possibilities pointed out ablove.

[Corse1]

Seen plenty of people (idiots) ride with canvas (or whatever it is) showing through from wear. Its false economy due to the risk DEATH

However, If you are aware of it and take it easy on the commute (ride it like a Harley ) you might get away with more miles. My rear tyre is warrantable but worn enough that I change my riding habits to in acknowledgement of the wear. I am looking for another rear now.

As others say...its the only thing between you and the road so why would you risk it on two wheels. There are emergency situations where that worn rear tyre could make the difference between....................

[cowboyz]

how worn is worn???? a worn out tyre and a worn out tyre may not be the same thing. Are the belts showing? Cracks through the tyre?

I brought a set of "completely worn out tyres" for $52 for the set and then did the 4 points on them (about 4000km) and then had to wreck them in a burnout. I couldnt beliebe what some people considered to be "completely worn out"

[Paul in NZ]

You got 23,500km from a rear tyre..... Wowsers

[yachtie10]

You got 23,500km from a rear tyre..... Wowsers

not just that dunlop qualifiers
I only got 3000k out of mine

the one thing i might add is although they may still have a small amount of tread this will go away very quickly (much quicker than the rest of the tyre went) so best scenario I think you may get 300k before you have no tread and at this time of year in the wet your asking for trouble.
Its also obvious to the Boys in blue that its not up to standard so it could cost you more not to do it

[dogsnbikes]

My question is, what is the worst case scenario that I would be looking at if I keep riding on it.
thanks.

Someone banging your head against a wall you well you wanted worse case.... what a stupid question what do you think will happen when your arse lets go?fucking up someone else's day come's too mind

suggestion go get a second hand tyre I'm sure one of the wreakers down barrys point road will have a wof complied tyre for around $50.....and regardless of wether your bike has a current wof it is up too you to maintain it too a wof standard

if your that tight for cash speak too your employer they may just give you an advance

I was wasn't aware we had 23,500 of straight road in NZ