Tyre

firefox · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Oct 2005 Karma :

A week or so ago i had to stop really quick i mostly used the back brake so i skidded Neutral

on one part of my tyre i mean a really small abount say three 2pences put together size has got quite low on tread but the rest of the tyre is perfect as its rather new. Im going to change it well i think is hould but could the police give me points for this small area, i could claim i didnt know ?

matty8887 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Karma :

Well it states that the tread should be at least 1mm (or 1.5mm cant remember) all the way around so im guessing if they were in a bad mood then yes they would give you points for it.

firefox · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Oct 2005 Karma :

oh i thought you only had to be able to see tread on bike tyres well what my instructor said. well if i get pulled before i change it hopefully within a week ill claim i done a emergency stop that night. Rolling Eyes

bad i know jsut cant afford a new tyre atm Sad

matty8887 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Karma :

As i said, i dont think they would do you unless they were in a bad mood or hated bikers, you should be fine.

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

If you're on a 50 then all you need is visible tread, if you're on anything bigger than a 50 you need 1mm.

Can you feel the flat spot when you're riding? If not, I'd leave the tyre until you need to replace it due to normal wear.
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riichy · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Apr 2005 Karma :

speeking of tyres......my back tyre is down to the little raised markers in the middle of the tyre but had tred on the sides, should i get a new one Confused

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BenBray · Spanner Monkey Joined: 05 Aug 2005 Karma :

I thought it was 1.6 for a bike, and 1 for a car?

For reference purposes, your front tire will wear a lot more at the side, so just remember that although it might be legal at the front, it wont stop the front from sliding out on the sides when you're cornering Smile

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mchaggis · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 May 2004 Karma :

BenBray · Spanner Monkey Joined: 05 Aug 2005 Karma :

Didnt need to replace my rear or front yet then... Horlicks Sad

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firefox · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Oct 2005 Karma :

im on a 50 you can still see the tread so ill just wait a week till after christmas then get it sorted Thumbs Up

thanks for the advice ride safe all.