Hi! I just bought two new 28mm gatorskins. One of the two tires has these marks. Are these defects I should be concerned about? Should I return? by hwy9 Bicycling Bike Bike Repair Biking Cycling Repair
junkybike on January 8, 2025 6:40 am They look good. Its just the coating of non stick film for packaging that is scuffed.
harveym2121 on January 8, 2025 6:50 am The line down the centre is from the casting mould during manufacture. The recessed dots are tread depth indicators. You’re all good. 👍🏻
rushndie on January 8, 2025 6:50 am First picture might actually be a slight molding defect. Hard to tell from the photo. Second pic is 100% without a doubt wear indicators.
MarcusCadeL on January 8, 2025 6:56 am The two small holes are wear indicator, first one is just normal.
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They look good. Its just the coating of non stick film for packaging that is scuffed.
See https://www.conti-tyres.co.uk/tread-wear
The line down the centre is from the casting mould during manufacture.
The recessed dots are tread depth indicators.
You’re all good. 👍🏻
First picture might actually be a slight molding defect. Hard to tell from the photo. Second pic is 100% without a doubt wear indicators.
The two small holes are wear indicator, first one is just normal.