Today I decided to completely refresh the tubeless setup on my gravel bike that I got last year (I had only refreshed the sealant previously). The tires are Schwalbe G-One allround 40mm. They have about 1500 miles on them. When I was done, I noticed these two small tears on the rear tire. The larger tear is 2.5cm long, the smaller one is 0.5cm long. Is this tire still safe to ride?
by LordHenrik220
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I’d say they’re done, and with that kind of damage I’d assume the front tire is toast as well. Better to happen like this than let loose 2 hours into a 4 hr ride.
Yeah. Why fuck around? You like your teeth more than your tires, right? Fixing the tires will cost you $100. Fixing the teeth a lot more in money and heartache.
Just put a little duct tape on it. It’ll be fine. No seriously that thing’s played
Thanks. The front tire is fine. Could putting the tires onto the rim have caused the damage? The rear tire was really hard to put on.
From that photo those tears looks more like tool damage rather than old age. Not accusing anyone but the smaller tear on the right looks like a flat-head screw driver went through it. Regardless, that tire is done for.