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Old 11-18-2011 | 04:12 PM
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Lots of construction near me and the tires get nicks and scratches on the treads. Does anyone have a breaking point as to when they replace the tire before they start feeling something may go pop! I am not at that point yet but there are a couple that catch my eye before I go out riding
 
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Old 11-18-2011 | 05:51 PM
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Old 11-18-2011 | 05:54 PM
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Find out how deep they are. If they are deeper than the tread, you need to change.
 
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Old 11-19-2011 | 08:35 AM
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if u can see the air in the tire its time for a new one...
 
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Old 11-20-2011 | 08:27 PM
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^ haha obviously
 
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Old 11-20-2011 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by a10182
Lots of construction near me and the tires get nicks and scratches on the treads. Does anyone have a breaking point as to when they replace the tire before they start feeling something may go pop! I am not at that point yet but there are a couple that catch my eye before I go out riding

Nicks and scratches are allot different than cuts bro. Nicks and scratches are no problem as long as they don't go deeper than where you would normally change out a tire. Just remember your not on a duelly, you only have two.
 
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Old 11-20-2011 | 09:45 PM
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My break point is cords & belts , if I can see the belt material in gouge or cut I'm shopping for a new one .
 
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