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TestPilot1 · 11-04-2011, 10:54 AM

I got a few craks over the surface of my front tire. I don't know if that means it's time to replace it. Someone please help me out.

pushrod · 11-04-2011, 12:14 PM

Cracks on the tread, or on the sidewall?

On the tread = New tire.

Sidewalls- watch them and keep the tire until the tread is gone.

The old term for the sidewalls cracking was 'age checking'. Ozone and/or overzealous cleaning, or simply old age cause that. It's usually only cosmetic.

The Spaceman · 11-04-2011, 12:41 PM

1. Buy a can of Kiwi Black shoe polish.
2. Apply polish liberally on sidewalls of tire.
3. Check air pressure and set per mfg. specification.
4. Ride...RIDE....RIDE like the WIND, TESTPILOT....you're FREE, FREE, WILD AND FREE!

The_AirHawk · 11-04-2011, 01:10 PM

"I certify that the tire is good for 200mph - I made it, after all..."

Easy Rider 2 · 11-04-2011, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TestPilot1

I don't know if that means it's time to replace it.

Which surface?
How wide/deep are these cracks?
How old are the tires?
What kind of bike?

11-04-2011, 10:54 AM	#1
TestPilot1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2	Tire Question I got a few craks over the surface of my front tire. I don't know if that means it's time to replace it. Someone please help me out.

11-04-2011, 12:14 PM	#2
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,635	Cracks on the tread, or on the sidewall? On the tread = New tire. Sidewalls- watch them and keep the tire until the tread is gone. The old term for the sidewalls cracking was 'age checking'. Ozone and/or overzealous cleaning, or simply old age cause that. It's usually only cosmetic. __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

11-04-2011, 12:41 PM	#3
The Spaceman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,396	1. Buy a can of Kiwi Black shoe polish. 2. Apply polish liberally on sidewalls of tire. 3. Check air pressure and set per mfg. specification. 4. Ride...RIDE....RIDE like the WIND, TESTPILOT....you're FREE, FREE, WILD AND FREE! __________________ *"Adidas has officially unveiled the Adidas Bystander, the first shoe designed for running away from a mass public shooting."*

11-04-2011, 01:10 PM	#4
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Leanin' Tower O' P-P-P-P-POWAAAAAAAAA!!!! Posts: 11,431	"I certify that the tire is good for 200mph - I made it, after all..." __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

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