How many ks are left in this tyre?

**cowboyz** · 17th May 2007, 20:46

Hopefully the photo shows it enough but the 160 odd ks of striaght road commuting a week has taken a toll on the centre of my tyre.

There are cracks appearing in the middle of the tyre. Got a new one ordered and going on the bike on monday but wondering if either I should ride this weekend or save the tyre for a trackday?

Thoughts?

**Sensei** · 17th May 2007, 20:58

Throw it !

**TerminalAddict** · 17th May 2007, 21:06

2 ?
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**cowboyz** · 17th May 2007, 21:08

I was afraid someone would say that.

I only have to get through till monday so I might stay at home this weekend.

Next question is what is causing the cracking? It is a 190 tyre on a 5.5 rim. The new tyre is a 180 BTW.

Is it because the 190 tyre is stretched around the rim?
Is it a tyre pressure issue?
Is it just the tyre?

I haven't seen a tyre crack like that before and have run a few quite low.

Heaps of grip on the sides of the tyre. You dont think it would be advisable to run a trackday out of it to save my new road tyre a few more ks?

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 17th May 2007, 21:20

3.654km left

**Mr. Peanut** · 17th May 2007, 21:31

If it ain't sparkin, you're good to go!

p/t (?)

**boomer** · 17th May 2007, 21:45

use the fukin edges.. either that or buy yourself a fukin moped

**jafar** · 17th May 2007, 21:45

It's burnout material

**boomer** · 17th May 2007, 21:48

Originally Posted by jafar

It's burnout material

Thats his pride and joy.. granted its a kumandsukme.. but show some fukin restraint.. * edit ( i just looked at what your riding... i empathise with you )

**Mr. Peanut** · 17th May 2007, 21:49

Originally Posted by boomer

Thats his pride and joy.. granted its a kumandsukme.. but show some fukin restraint.. * edit ( i just looked at what your riding... i empathise with you )

We're a sensitive little petal today.

**cowboyz** · 17th May 2007, 21:51

Originally Posted by boomer

use the fukin edges.. either that or buy yourself a fukin moped

Hey.. I only have to keep up with hondas. Its not like I have to ride that fast.

The guy in town recommended a particular tyre (which i cant remember name of now) that he thinks will wear better commuting.

have to see in about 4 months time

**TerminalAddict** · 17th May 2007, 21:51

my m3 cracked like that .. needless to say .. parked it in the garage until pay day

**boomer** · 17th May 2007, 21:51

Originally Posted by Fumeux

We're a sensitive little petal today.

It's Rag Week .. BITCH!!!!!

**boomer** · 17th May 2007, 21:52

Originally Posted by cowboyz

The guy in town recommended a particular tyre (which i cant remember name of now) that he thinks will wear better commuting.

It's called a Piagio.

**jafar** · 17th May 2007, 21:56

Originally Posted by boomer

Thats his pride and joy.. granted its a kumandsukme.. but show some fukin restraint.. * edit ( i just looked at what your riding... i empathise with you )

Hell man it's buggered, sending it up in smoke is all its good for. Worn out & cracked you would have to be on bad "P" to ride on that piece of crap

As for what i ride you should have looked a bit closer @ least it isn't a gixxer 100