Cracking Tires - Continental Grand Prix
11-08-21, 03:27 PM
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Yeah, cracks in the tread like that picture wouldn't worry me other than as others said, old rubber won't grip as well. But if you aren't experiencing the issues from the reduced grip, then don't feel that you are in a life and death situation with them. Though if you ride changing conditions and aren't experienced to recognize when you are on the edge of disaster, then of course it might save you a spill to go ahead and change them.
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11-08-21, 03:49 PM
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Yeah, cracks in the tread like that picture wouldn't worry me other than as others said, old rubber won't grip as well. But if you aren't experiencing the issues from the reduced grip, then don't feel that you are in a life and death situation with them. Though if you ride changing conditions and aren't experienced to recognize when you are on the edge of disaster, then of course it might save you a spill to go ahead and change them.
The forum rules for noobs do make a difference for SPAM though it's annoying for noobs. I've been on sites that didn't have such rules and the ones that had no filtering for such and had high member traffic like BF has were brought to a standstill with SPAM pics and links to places. When those sites implemented those rules they finally got a relief from spammers.
The forum rules for noobs do make a difference for SPAM though it's annoying for noobs. I've been on sites that didn't have such rules and the ones that had no filtering for such and had high member traffic like BF has were brought to a standstill with SPAM pics and links to places. When those sites implemented those rules they finally got a relief from spammers.
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11-09-21, 12:08 AM
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You can still see the mold line down the center of the front tire! That's the bummer (or maybe good thing, depending on your perspective) about front tires, they tend to age out before they wear out. Do your bikes spend a lot of time in the sun during the day?
06-06-22, 10:52 AM
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Hi there,
I have some 7 year old Continental Grand Prix 4 Season tires that are starting to look cracked. Some of the "mesh" on the side is starting to look crusty as well. They still hold 100+psa just fine. I ride about 30-50 miles per week. Is this something to worry about or should I just keep on riding??!
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I have some 7 year old Continental Grand Prix 4 Season tires that are starting to look cracked. Some of the "mesh" on the side is starting to look crusty as well. They still hold 100+psa just fine. I ride about 30-50 miles per week. Is this something to worry about or should I just keep on riding??!
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06-13-22, 09:58 AM
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