Midrsv Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 While adding Dyna Beads to my tires this evening I noticed a small cut in my front tire (after adding the beads). I'm leaving next week on a week long trip and I am debating on whether I need to change the tire before I go or not. The tire has less than 2,000 miles on it. The cut is about 1/2 the depth of the tread at the tread and then taper up to nothing at the other end. The cut is clean and there is nothing in it. Attached are a couple of photos of the tire to show the cut and the scale. I'm seeking other opinions. Would you ride on it or not? Dennis
similost Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) You're asking a guy that did 100 miles trying to get home from Kentucky on this... Edited April 30, 2009 by similost
MiCarl Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 So long as it's not deeper than the sipes I wouldn't worry about it.
wes0778 Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 My opinion is that we are not the ones that are gonna ride on it, so I what ever YOU are most comfortable with.
flb_78 Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 I mean... No, I would not ride on that tire if I were you. You should pull it off and mail it to me. I'll pay shipping.
Midrsv Posted April 30, 2009 Author Posted April 30, 2009 My opinion is that we are not the ones that are gonna ride on it, so I what ever YOU are most comfortable with. You're right. I'm leaning toward riding on it but I just wanted to get a few more opinions because I am certainly no expert. We're not leaving until next Thursday so I am going to order a new tire tomorrow to get it here by Tuesday or so. I plan to ride through the weekend and watch it. If it doesn't show and problematic signs I'll go with it. If it does I'll switch it before I go. I'll need a new tire by fall anyway so I'll already have one ready. Dennis
slick97spirit Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 I mean... No, I would not ride on that tire if I were you. You should pull it off and mail it to me. I'll pay shipping. I was waiting for someone to say this. If they didn't I was gonna. I'd ride on it in a heart beat.
jfoster Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 MiCarl...I haven't heard that word since reconstruction.
saddlebum Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 Probe it if it isnt down to the cord ride it. but seeing how that is an avon check your sidewalls for cracks its been happing a lot latly mine only had 2oo miles on them and they started cracking.
dray Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 its a half in long not deep id drive it till its wore out and you dont even know it was there:thumbsup2:
SilvrT Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 Unfortunately, I would not recommend you ride on that tire like it is.... it is NOT BALANCED! ... You need to make and identical slice on the other side of the tire!
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