Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Bluesky Threads Was about to top up my sealent should I just get a new tire and not waste sealant? by No-Cap8539 Bicycling Bike Bike Repair Biking Cycling Repair
Aromatic_Acadia_8104 on May 6, 2025 6:09 pm Consider it faster rolling now. I’d rock it a few more laps
Co-flyer on May 6, 2025 6:25 pm You will get more cornering grip and therefore speed if you replace it. I usually make then call when the side knobs are getting soft, you can tell by pushing on them with your thumb. Also, the back end starts to give up in turns.
RamenNOOD1E2 on May 6, 2025 6:26 pm Casually riding? I’d keep sending it for a good bit. During race season? I’d change that asap personally
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Consider it faster rolling now. I’d rock it a few more laps
It’s definitely beyond the point I’d replace it, personally.
The sidewall looks pretty cracked
It’s not cooked it’s just very very worn.
You will get more cornering grip and therefore speed if you replace it.
I usually make then call when the side knobs are getting soft, you can tell by pushing on them with your thumb.
Also, the back end starts to give up in turns.
Casually riding? I’d keep sending it for a good bit.
During race season? I’d change that asap personally