Tyre replacement?

Posted on Fri 21st, December 2007

• #1

pjuk

I just checked my tyres this morning and noticed that there were some small hairline cracks (probably about every 20-30cm) and wondered if this is a sign of replacement?

Currently I'm running a pair of Vittoria Rubino Road Race (at about 110psi) and I can guess that I've done at the most a 1000mi over the last 4 months with no flats - Is this reasonable wear considering I don't skid?
• #2

dogsballs

run it till it hernias through wear or excessive cracking ;)
• #3

Zippie

Yes, I wouldn't worry about cracks either unless the casing is splitting too, and/or it starts to bulge anywhere, in which case I would replace it ASAP.

I have had lots of deep cuts in my tyres - down to the casing and if they become too open I glue them using 'superglue gel', deflating the tyre and pinch the cut together again - I usually do a check every couple of weeks and dig any bits of glass out as well.

If the casing is damaged in any significant way, certainly if it is bulging, though replace ASAP as it will blow out at some point, probably soon.

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