Squared off tyre - replace?
 

Daft question. My new bike has a squared rear tyre, with enthusiastic cornering can i unsquare it or bin it and get new boots all round?

Thanks

Re: Squared tyre
 

no bin it. if it's that square then its more than likely bald in the middle. also the transition from upright to lean will have a step which will be a very narrow contact patch on the road and can result in slides.

Re: Squared tyre
 

Replace it if not sure.
I will admit to riding with squared off rear, but given my mileage...

A new rear will feel so much better

Re: Squared tyre
 

I'd just replace it. Especially with the winter weather coming in soon.

Re: Squared off tyre - replace?
 

Ok cheers guys, in theory tho could it be unsquared?

Any tyre recommendations? I don't track ride only commute and weekend twists

Re: Squared off tyre - replace?
 

In a perfect world were empty smooth gripy corners you could .But we don,t.
So look how much you have to spend and short list some suitable types (sports touring?)
Then see of thoes whats in stock.
Pic the best value.
What your faviorit make may sway your desision.
Iv not bought a rubish tyre yet.

Re: Squared off tyre - replace?
 

Sports touring are what I think you'll want then , my favourites are the the Pilot Road 3's and quite a few recomend the Avon Storm 2's, but I've never used those. There are others so have a read through some of the old threads and see what people say then decide what's appropriate for you.

Re: Squared off tyre - replace?
 

Just get rid they really do ruin cornering.

Re: Squared off tyre - replace?
 

I'd say replace too.

Just done mine which was badly squared off from the previous owner and it totally transforms handling and inspires much more confidence. I hated the feeling of it suddenly coming unstuck as it dropped off the side of the flat part.

Re: Squared off tyre - replace?
 

To be honest, tyre wear is never fully even, so even if you could round it off again it would not wear perfectly anyway. Also, if it is squared off, it has worn through a lot of the rubber that gave it its original shape, so you would just be wearing more rubber off.

I tend to ride my tyres until I have to replace them because I am skint, but if you can afford new boots then do so. I replaced my last set with Continental Contimotions and have not looked back. They are grippy in every condition I have ridden in (although the rear span up nicely on the wet grass in my Aunts Garden! :thumbsup: ), have a responsive but not nervous feel to them and feel good even when loaded up with a pillion and full panniers.