Re: Commuter Tires

[Emoto <emoto1@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 4/25/06, Tpcutter@xxxxxxx <Tpcutter@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> In a message dated 4/25/06 5:10:00 AM Eastern  Standard Time,
> jackbunce@xxxxxxxxx writes:
> > ... The Z6 has better feel  and ultimate cornering, but it behaves rather
> badly
> > when worn and there  are no tread wear markers on the back.  You just ride
> 'em
> > until the  cords start to show through...
>
> No, there ARE tread wear markers on the Z6  rear tires.  They are a bit
> difficult to read but they are there.   Check the sidewalls for the TWI
> markings.
> There is another "final" tread  wear indicator on the Z6 tire. When the
> center of the tire shows cord, it is  finished. <snip>

I think it is unwise to run tires down this far. Sure, sometimes you
can get caught out and it happens, but to use visible corrd as a wear
indicator is not a good idea, and one should have new tires on well
before cord is reached. Your tires are safety items. Replace them
early and often!

Bob

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