Subject: RE: Question about tire wear and upcoming tri???? Houstonrider - 2009-08-04 11:36 AM My main concern is that the race is this weekend and will only be able to get one ride in prior. I'm thinking nothing new prior to race day. If I get new tires I wanted to get the 4000s, but should I just get the same tires to be on the safe side? If there are no major cuts down to the casing (threaded inner structure of the tire ) and tread is not worn down to casing (i.e. no threads showing ), current tires are prob good to go for a while longer. If you decide to replace & $$ is OK, go for the 4000s. It's a much better all-around tire. That said- I always get in a decent ride or 2 on brand new tires before riding 'em in an event. Wears off the "new" (shininess/slickness from manufacturing process ), and makes sure tire is seated properly on rim. I had a buddy put on brand new tires just before a big event last year & a few miles after the start one tire blew with a bang. No obvious road damage to tire, so we guessed he prob got a tiny bit of tube stuck between rim & tire bead which held for a short while before failing. |