Ride it around the block and up some curbs. If it holds up, you’re probably fine. The inner tube (underneath/inside the tire) is what actually holds pressure. The tire is just the interface between the tube and the road
metaconcept on
I would. But I’d be getting it replaced soon because it looks like a puncture magnet.
dunncrew on
I would ride it.
Limited_Surplus_4519 on
If you’re relying on your bicycle to get to work.
Get some puncture resistant tires like Gator Hardshells or something comparable.
hike2climb on
I’ve seen far worse. But you should replace it with something more durable like a gator skin soon if you are relying on it for transportation
Entropywolfy on
Thanks everyone! I will be getting new tires later this week!
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these tiny cracks are harmless and pose no threat to exploding or delamination or rubber flaking off in chunks.
soft, grippy rubber that flexes and stretched and compresses will show wear and tear. what you are seeing is just normal wear and tear. when you air up the tire. the rubber expands a bit, then as you lose air pressure, the rubber contracts… ride a lot and the deformation of the rubber making contact with the ground stretches and deforms and then revert back to its cylindrical shape
all tire to this..
real dry rot creates hard, brittle rubber that leaves fry rubber dust on the hands after handling. it also is easy to scrape chunks off with your fingernail. Real dry rotalso corrodes the nypon casing underneath, which spilts the tire and then you get the “boom’. wayyy to many people prematurely replace their tire by not fully understanding what dry rot actually is.
if you want to get puncture resistant tires for peace of mind, go for it. if you don’t want these tires, give them to a co-op or to a friend.
but yea, those tires have life in them
stupid_cat_face on
I’ve ridden worse a lot further
Hat-Prudent on
Slowly start ordering a new tyre
RealityEfficient1569 on
Sure just remember if it looks like junk..?
Its junk
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Ride it around the block and up some curbs. If it holds up, you’re probably fine. The inner tube (underneath/inside the tire) is what actually holds pressure. The tire is just the interface between the tube and the road
I would. But I’d be getting it replaced soon because it looks like a puncture magnet.
I would ride it.
If you’re relying on your bicycle to get to work.
Get some puncture resistant tires like Gator Hardshells or something comparable.
I’ve seen far worse. But you should replace it with something more durable like a gator skin soon if you are relying on it for transportation
Thanks everyone! I will be getting new tires later this week!
these tiny cracks are harmless and pose no threat to exploding or delamination or rubber flaking off in chunks.
soft, grippy rubber that flexes and stretched and compresses will show wear and tear. what you are seeing is just normal wear and tear. when you air up the tire. the rubber expands a bit, then as you lose air pressure, the rubber contracts… ride a lot and the deformation of the rubber making contact with the ground stretches and deforms and then revert back to its cylindrical shape
all tire to this..
real dry rot creates hard, brittle rubber that leaves fry rubber dust on the hands after handling. it also is easy to scrape chunks off with your fingernail. Real dry rotalso corrodes the nypon casing underneath, which spilts the tire and then you get the “boom’. wayyy to many people prematurely replace their tire by not fully understanding what dry rot actually is.
if you want to get puncture resistant tires for peace of mind, go for it. if you don’t want these tires, give them to a co-op or to a friend.
but yea, those tires have life in them
I’ve ridden worse a lot further
Slowly start ordering a new tyre
Sure just remember if it looks like junk..?
Its junk