Yamaha MT-07 - and its tyres

[george formby]

Another potentially dumb question, is there anything dreadfully wrong with just replacing the front tyre at this stage?

its wearing down faster than i thought, and I dont think i can afford to replace them both this month.

Stopping is a big deal so if it gives you more confidence go for it. The only caveat is that you should not mix and match tires unless you get very good advice. Best speak to your tire man about that.

How close is the front to the wear markers? Little blocks inside the tread grooves.

[RAYDEO]

The front has a bald strip just off to the right hand side of center. (Matching the camber of the road)

[nzspokes]

The front has a bald strip just off to the right hand side of center. (Matching the camber of the road)

It will delaminate soon, thats when the fun begins.

[george formby]

The front has a bald strip just off to the right hand side of center. (Matching the camber of the road)

Bald as in tread gone? Or bald as in no rubber?

Technically speaking it's either A, close to knackered, or B, proper knackered.

Again, it may pay to swing past your local, friendly and informative, tire shoppe for a professional opinion.

Rears can look worn one day, then show canvas the next. I've never had this issue with a front despite riding one until it had a profile like a Toblerone.

[RAYDEO]

The front has a bald strip. As in no tread on that strip.

[AllanB]

The front has a bald strip. As in no tread on that strip.

Sounds like toast. Change it pronto. Tread is there to get rid of water. It's winter.

Post a pic - interested to see this tyre.

[Madness]

Another potentially dumb question, is there anything dreadfully wrong with just replacing the front tyre at this stage?

I wouldn't piss about. I'd get a new set fitted first thing tomorrow morning, call in sick if I had to. Brace yourself if you do this, it will feel amazing with a new set of tyres after what you're riding on now and you'll probably wonder why you hadn't done it sooner.

[EJK]

Whatever happens, don't be this guy

[Maha]

Two weeks have passed and you've done nothing about it?

[RAYDEO]

First photo is 2 weeks ago,





2nd one is from tonight




I can't believe how fast it chewed it's self out.

Booked in at Red Barron for new tyres on Wednesday,

Getting pilot road 2's I think..


By the way, all comments are appreciated. Yeah I was hoping I could make it another few weeks before having to replace as I have rego and a service due. But as always happens everything comes at once.

[george formby]

Good.

That's definitely, technically, a B.

Make sure they check your front pads at the service....

[AllanB]

Being polite - it's fucked.

replace it tomorrow - you will not believe how well it will handle. Actually given the front's condition the rear is probably fucked too - replace the pair of them and you'll be passing GSXR

[kiwi-on-wheels]

yeaahh, they pretty toasted... and as mentioned, if the fronts that bad, the rear wont be far behind it.

[RAYDEO]

Good.

That's definitely, technically, a B.

Make sure they check your front pads at the service....

What do you mean "a B"?

[aws]

Bald as in tread gone? Or bald as in no rubber?

Technically speaking it's either A, close to knackered, or B, proper knackered.

Again, it may pay to swing past your local, friendly and informative, tire shoppe for a professional opinion.

Rears can look worn one day, then show canvas the next. I've never had this issue with a front despite riding one until it had a profile like a Toblerone.

It's a B... knackered!

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