I have a bald spot on my rear tire showing the steel belts. my question is can i ride it short distances . i really want to ride today it being veterans day.
The only advice anyone could possibly give about this tire is that it should not be taken on the road. To put it simply, bald tires are not safe.Bald tires can cause a lack of control, hydroplaning, blowouts and understeering. Bald tires in wet weather increase stopping distance.
Hey the wheel still rotates so technically you can ride it with a tire worn way beyond replacement time. But it would be an illegal and dangerous thing to do, with a high likelihood of problems and/or injuring yourself or other people . Smart choice is replace then ride.
Ross Walkey, I'm not selling my bike. i was asking for advice not asking to be made fun of or anything like that. i thought we motorcyclists were a big family due to our love of 2 wheels. i figured I'd get some input from fellow riders.
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My advice - time to buy new tires.
Get it off, get it changed and ride safely.
but I think you got some useful tips