Hot Oil On Tyre

Fin · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Feb 2016 Karma :

TL:DR - Could an oil leak from the sump cause a rear tyre to wear fast? (xj600)

A few months ago I got a puncture and was about 1 mile from a petrol station/shop. I rode there flat and bought some tyre foam stuff which did me fine to work and back.

I noticed when I got to the shop that the tread in the centre of my tyre had worn quite a bit. A few weeks ago I noticed that the tread line in the centre had gone although I had loads on the sides. My Oil was also low as I have a slow oil leak from where the sump isn't flush. Today while parked up my brother pointed at my tyre which was worn down to the canvas. It seems weird to me how it's suddenly worn down so much.

Here is the bike when I bought it just under 2000 miles ago
https://i.imgur.com/CyZtZUO.jpg

Right now
https://i.imgur.com/iuNHRBU.png

sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

The first picture looks like the tyre is overinflated and worn in the centre. Did you seriously not notice your tyre was worn out before it got to the canvas?

Howling TerrorOutOfOffice · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Karma :

Considering that's had 2000miles on it suggests you don't often corner. Razz

Premature wear could also be down to incorrect pressure.
Oil does have the ability to break down rubber but tyres are not all rubber.
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MCN · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2015 Karma :

Yes, oil on the tyre will allow it to wear faster as any lubricant on a tyre will accelerate wear. Even rain. Smile

Yes, you are now in the uppers of the tyre and should be ban-hammered off the forum.
But in mitigation, you presented with fine digital images so a ban may not be required in this instance.

And yes, you never corner. Shocked

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sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

Stalk · Brolly Dolly Joined: 26 Dec 2005 Karma :

So, if its raining, less grip therefore less friction. So less wear. Oil may perish rubber after prolonged exposure, but won't cause it to wear. Riding a bike for 2000 miles in a straight line on partworns will wear a tyre.
Just my thoughts on the subject.
You can all decide if it sounds realistic.

Fin · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Feb 2016 Karma :

So most likely a new tyre and I'll be all good?

does that mean I wont have to fix my leaky sump? I've tried a new gasket and am now using instant gasket stuff which seems to be the best so far. It's a pain to undo all the bolts, clean and apply etc. Issue seems to be a somewhat warped or uneven sump I bought to replace my old one with the stripped thread.

I've bought a Conti Trail attack which is supposed to be quite hard wearing. I always thought oil would make the tyre wear less like chafing when no lube on privates Wink

I guess it depends on the temperature of the oil, a bit like the cold rain helping tyres last longer.

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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

I've had a tyre go from just above the wear bars to having canvas showing in 2 hours.

They can go quickly when they go.
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OP is too stupid to live in this fucking world.
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Enduro Numpty · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 31 Oct 2012 Karma :

Last year I got a puncture on a well worn tyre. It deflated slowly and it took a while for me to suss there was a problem. Running the tyre on ever decreasing pressures accelerated the wear to the point that when I finally decided there was a problem, what tread I had, was all but gone. If the pressure is too low the tyre generates too much heat and the rubber just wears at a crazy rate.

As for oil on the tyre - do you really have to ask? Excessive wear should be the least of your worries.

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Tracer1234 · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Sep 2014 Karma :

Top of your to do list is: fix leak!
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kramdra · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Oct 2010 Karma :

Replace shit tire. Recommend pilot road 4's or metlezer roadtec 01 as they do not give a shit about oil.

My garage floor is excessivly oiled from excess chain lube. Makes no difference to grip or life.

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