What Could Cause These Slices In My Front Tire
03-21-22, 03:30 PM
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A clean drivetrain is the place to put the priority.
But Miami (FL?) means a certain risk, without a high level of detail & care.
But Miami (FL?) means a certain risk, without a high level of detail & care.
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03-21-22, 09:42 PM
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Don't forget to do the squeeze test. Let some air out then squeeze your tire to check for hidden wear.
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The more photos I take the more I realize I need to scrub my bike. It's so filthy. I'm a neat freak so it's kind of weird that I've let my bike at that dirty. Anyway.. I was checking the clearance around the tire and it has a lot of clearance in every direction. There's more clearance than I could capture in the photo. I biked around a little and watched the tire, walked it and watched the tire, spun the tire when it was upsidedown and it's not completely true but barely untrue. I haven't even had the front brakes connected in about 4 or 5 months because I haven't wanted to deal with them. I thought maybe they were bouncing around and hitting the tire or something but after wiggling them they're pretty much seized open and stuck for the most part until I get around to cleaning and lubing everything there. I'm good with airing up the tires regularly as well as cleaning and lubing the chain but pretty much everything else seems to be falling to the wayside. When the new tire arrives I'm going to have to deep clean everything while the bad one is off. Also the elbow or noodle or whatever it's called above the tire in the photo isn't moving around at all. I really don't ride any place crazy just the street and perfectly paved flat trails. Also the tire looks off center in the photo but it's just the bike and camera angle. Right now I'm going to chalk it up to extremely cheap crappy warranty tires as you guys have said could have just sat somewhere and not being properly stored for far too long.
That's most likely a manufacturing defect on a 3 month old tire. I'd contact the manufacturer.
03-22-22, 06:58 AM
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maybe the tire had been in the warehouse for a long time and they shipped it to you
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03-22-22, 07:36 AM
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What are you riding through? It looks like tar and solvents being deposited on your frame... chemicals can be tough on tires too.
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The more photos I take the more I realize I need to scrub my bike. It's so filthy. I'm a neat freak so it's kind of weird that I've let my bike at that dirty. Anyway.. I was checking the clearance around the tire and it has a lot of clearance in every direction. There's more clearance than I could capture in the photo. I biked around a little and watched the tire, walked it and watched the tire, spun the tire when it was upsidedown and it's not completely true but barely untrue. I haven't even had the front brakes connected in about 4 or 5 months because I haven't wanted to deal with them. I thought maybe they were bouncing around and hitting the tire or something but after wiggling them they're pretty much seized open and stuck for the most part until I get around to cleaning and lubing everything there. I'm good with airing up the tires regularly as well as cleaning and lubing the chain but pretty much everything else seems to be falling to the wayside. When the new tire arrives I'm going to have to deep clean everything while the bad one is off. Also the elbow or noodle or whatever it's called above the tire in the photo isn't moving around at all. I really don't ride any place crazy just the street and perfectly paved flat trails. Also the tire looks off center in the photo but it's just the bike and camera angle. Right now I'm going to chalk it up to extremely cheap crappy warranty tires as you guys have said could have just sat somewhere and not being properly stored for far too long.
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03-22-22, 12:33 PM
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You really shouldn't be riding with only one brake if you can avoid it (and especially not just the rear, since the front does most of the work). If you ever need to stop quickly and you pulled really hard on your ONE brake and something breaks (like the brake cable end in the lever which has broken on me twice in 7 years), it'll mean you'll have no brakes at all, which might not end well for you.
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03-22-22, 06:08 PM
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Thanks it was a warranty part to replace a rim that was not true when I bought the bike. I wasn't expecting a new tire just a new rim but it came with a new tire. the tire wasn't even the same color as the tire that came with the bike and it was slightly different size as well LOL but hey it was a free new tire so I guess I can't complain too much. I've just never seen wear so quickly like this and couldn't imagine what caused it. Was hoping to figure it out so I can prevent it from happening again but it just does just seem like a crappy and possibly improperly stored tire
03-22-22, 06:08 PM
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03-22-22, 06:15 PM
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I agree with the others, looks like the tires are dry-rotting and cracking. I would not ride with those tires. One cut may not be bad but multiple cuts and tire separation is no bueno.
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03-22-22, 08:35 PM
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Buy an inexpensive new tire - or maybe two that match? They can be had for cheap unless you're a prima donna rider like many of us who demand the best subtle qualities that very few can actually sense and many fewer actually need.
It seems like yours might have worn out quickly, but expensive doesn't always = durable. Do a little web searching, or just go and buy a tire.
It seems like yours might have worn out quickly, but expensive doesn't always = durable. Do a little web searching, or just go and buy a tire.
03-23-22, 03:47 AM
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03-23-22, 03:48 AM
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You really shouldn't be riding with only one brake if you can avoid it (and especially not just the rear, since the front does most of the work). If you ever need to stop quickly and you pulled really hard on your ONE brake and something breaks (like the brake cable end in the lever which has broken on me twice in 7 years), it'll mean you'll have no brakes at all, which might not end well for you.
I know. I really need to get on it. When the new tire arrives I'm going to spend some time cleaning and working on this bike. Thank you
03-23-22, 03:50 AM
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Buy an inexpensive new tire - or maybe two that match? They can be had for cheap unless you're a prima donna rider like many of us who demand the best subtle qualities that very few can actually sense and many fewer actually need.
It seems like yours might have worn out quickly, but expensive doesn't always = durable. Do a little web searching, or just go and buy a tire.
It seems like yours might have worn out quickly, but expensive doesn't always = durable. Do a little web searching, or just go and buy a tire.
Thanks.. I ordered a new one the day I posted all of this . it should be arriving in the next couple of days
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03-23-22, 11:10 AM
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