New tyre wear - normal or not?
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to deliver some learning materials to one of my partners students in Featherston (yes, I just about ripped her arm off for the job). As you would expect there was almost no traffic on Remutaka hill, so I had a clear ride in both directions. Needless to say I had a bit of fun without going too crazy, I did see an ambulance going the opposite way on the ride over and back which kept me in check (a little bit). When I arrived back I had a look at my rear tyre, which I’ve recently had replaced with the exact same model as I previously had. I’ve “scrubbed” it in before lockdown with a sedate ride Wellington to lake ferry and that’s pretty much all the action it’s seen. It now has a 30mm band of rough wear around both sides of the tyre. I don’t think I’ve seen this before on new tyres I’ve used just for road riding, any suggestions on what may have caused it? I thought my rear suspension may be a factor as it’s currently set with too much preload. Tyre pressure is set 36-37psi (Ducati recommended pressure).
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