Hi, beginner here. I got into MTB couple of months ago after buying with a second hand canyon spectral. Still learning things, I ride green and blue tracks. I noticed this opening on my rear tyre recently. Is that the sealant leaking ? I applied some soap water on top of it to check for air bubbles but couldn’t see any. I did a small ride after noticing this but seems not leaking air. Should i change my tyre or will it be fine for couple more blue tracks rides ?
by mr_alien_nobody
7 Comments
They can get ripped off, no biggy. have you been riding on only dirt? Or have you been on tarmac/roads.
That’s just the knob tearing off, tyres will do that especially if the rubber is old and has seen a lot of sun, it’s nothing to really worry about but if you’re tearing a knob as a new rider on blue and green trails I’d personally replace the tyres.
If nothing is leaking, keep riding it
The tyre’s starting to show signs of age in my opinion keep riding but keep an eye on it.
Compass user: First time?
They look old as hell they are starting to crack all over by the looks of it I would just replace them with new rubber
Looks normal to me, though it mostly happened on my schwalbe and not maxxis tires.There is nothing weird about loosing side knobs. That one might eventually fall off. I would keep shedding that tire🤘