Would you?

[Tal]

got this happening on my Exedra Max rear tyre after 9200kms....not sure if i should change it yet or press on for a few more clicks....what do you think??

 

[1olbull]

FYI -
Tis about the mileage I've gotten on several Exedra Max rear tires . . .
If I saw that there, I'd replace the tire ASAP.

 

[scot in exile]

If riding local you could probably get a few more miles from it but I would have one sitting in the garage to replace it with, any long trips replace before you take off.
What caused it? and how deep is it.

 

[Scorp]

Looks like at some stage you picked up something which cut into your tyre a bit. It obviously hasn't gone right through otherwise air would be leaking. Maybe give a gentle poke and see if it goes much deeper than you can notice by eye. If not then should be ok for general city riding. If you were planning some long open road higher speed trips then maybe renew. From all I have heard, side wall injuries to tyres are generally worse, tyre companies will not repair those. Main running tread they will.

 

[scot in exile]

You guys must have real ****y roads(WA would not expect good roads) 5000 miles out of a excedra is not good at all, few factors come into play, the weight of the rider, riding style of the rider and the road condition, when I was riding in KY the roads were mostly pretty poor especially the road that Kid took us down

 

[1olbull]

You guys must have real ****y roads(WA would not expect good roads) 5000 miles out of a excedra is not good at all, few factors come into play, the weight of the rider, riding style of the rider and the road condition, when I was riding in KY the roads were mostly pretty poor especially the road that Kid took us down

Closer to 6,000 miles actually.

 

[Tal]

Might have gone over something which has given it a poke!...i have a new one ready to go on and am replacing the front Metzeler 880 with a cobra....hmmm...might do it friday to be safe i'm thinking...
looks like its 'bruised' as well...

 

[scot in exile]

Closer to 6,000 miles actually.

5000, 5700, 6000 still piss poor miles from a tyre that can easily get 8000-11000 miles. Are you guys checking your pressure at least once a month, and if you are replacing the front tyre definitely replace that rear one at the same time.

 

[BillB]

5000, 5700, 6000 still piss poor miles from a tyre that can easily get 8000-11000 miles. Are you guys checking your pressure at least once a month, and if you are replacing the front tyre definitely replace that rear one at the same time.

8000-11000 miles?????????????!!!!!!!! Roll us one out of yer stash Dave, it is obviously much better than the stuff I am smoking. I have gotten 6000 out of a rear tire on my touring but it was DONE at that point. I know @Boog, yourself and several others that report outstanding mileage but I will be dipped in stew if I know how y'all do it. Must be doing something wrong but it isn't air pressure. I am pretty OCD about that.

 

[Tal]

Yep...tyre pressures good...to get 10000 km's outa any rear over here is doing REAL well!...ruff asphalt surface on our roads.