Small-ish tyre damage - should I be worried?

BrownTrousers · Trackday Trickster Joined: 08 Sep 2013 Karma :

Went past the scene of a collision on my way to work yesterday. There was still debris in the road and despite efforts to give it a wide berth, when I got home again I dug this out of my rear tyre;

https://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d96/tjtharby/IMG_1019_zps33f42946.jpg

It had been stuck in there for 50miles or so but it wasn't stuck in all the way or flush with the tyre by any means, just kinda sticking out, so I took it out when I noticed it.

The damage it left behind appears relatively small, I would say the thing was stuck in probably only a few mm, but it is in an unfortunate place.

https://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d96/tjtharby/IMG_1016_zps4388ef5a.jpg

So - should I be worried? I have a tyre pressure guage which I will use to check it before I use it next (Monday morning) so if the pressures are ok does that mean I'm safe?
Sorry for noob question but, well, I am a noob!

Tyre is relatively new so don't especially want to replace it.
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SQL · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Aug 2012 Karma :

looks dodgy to me but ive ridden on worse

fozzym · Brolly Dolly Joined: 14 Mar 2011 Karma :

I always thought that if you pulled something out of a tyre and it didn't go down then it's fine as it hasn't penetrated the carcass. Though saying that I've only ever done it on car tyres so not quite as critical.

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SQL · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Aug 2012 Karma :

Put some washing up liquid in some water and pour it over the cut, if you get bubbles then get the tyre repaired

MattEMulsion · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Karma :

If it isn't losing air don't worry about it. You cant repair a puncture that has actually punctured the tyre.
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stuartt · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Jun 2012 Karma :

i'd buy a new tyre , i'd hate to wreck my bike or hurt myself for the sake of a £100 .

Rogue_Shadow · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 May 2012 Karma :

I would be extremely cautious, but that's just me Rolling Eyes

Personally, I would check the tyre regularly to be sure no damage has been caused.
Judging by the fact you rode it home and the shrapnel was still sticking out, It would suggest that the strength of the tyre stopped it piecing further and causing damage Thumbs Up

Minty · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Karma :

I'd just bung some adhesive in there so as to prevent further crap going in.
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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

I'd just ride it. No air lost, no problem.
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covent.gardens · World Clap Champion Joined: 09 Jun 2012 Karma :

I'd ride it too, but sometimes with damage like that it only becomes a problem when the tyre is under stress e.g. hit a big pothole/speed hump, pressure in the tyre rises, fails.

£100 though for a new one, when there's tread left and it's holding air? I'd take my chances.

MattEMulsion · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Karma :

Stick a screwdriver in it and carefully prise the cut open. Can you see the cords?

No? Then it'll be fine, don't worry about it.

Yes? Then its now illegal - replace it.

I bet its a no...
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Just_James · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 29 Aug 2014 Karma :

If it was on my car, I wouldn't worry too much about it.

On a bike, personally it's just not a risk I'd take and since you're unsure enough to be asking for an opinion I'm not going to be one that tells you you're going to be fine.

It's gutting when something like this happens on a new / nearly new tyre and I do feel your pain but if you've even got the slightest bit of doubt in your own mind it's much better to bite the bullet and stump for a new tyre even if it's just for peace of mind - there's enough to worry about on the road without being conscious you may get a blow out at some point!

.... IMVHO

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BrownTrousers · Trackday Trickster Joined: 08 Sep 2013 Karma :

Pressure gauge and water trick suggest no appreciable amount of air is being lost.

None the less it seems some people would still be worried about the damage to the rubber so i think I will take this as an opportunity to upgrade the Dunlop Sportmax that Honda decided to put on there.

Thanks for the input everyone.
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