Could I re-profile my rear tyre ?
 

Currently at 5,800 miles, the rear (and to a slightly lesser extent, the front) tyre is getting squared off. There is however loads of tread left around the sides, and somewhere around 4-5mm left in the middle. I'm doing 100 miles a day, mostly motorway, so this equates to around 2,000 miles a month . . . :roll:

So, if I stuck the bike on a paddock stand, put it in first, and used some sandpaper, I reckon I could 're-profile' the rear to get another month or two out of it :D

What do the learned peeps of the .org think to this :-k

Mr.Toad...Your not related to Jimmy Saville by any chance? He with his millions and uses a tea bag twice? :? I only was wondering. :wink: :)

Re: Could I re-profile my rear tyre ?
 

I think you'll use it as an excuse to take a photo and then boast about your lack of chicken strips :wink:

Sandpaper wouldn't work... A plane, maybe? :)

I have no idea if it'd work, but I'm sure it'll be entertaining if it doesn't...

PMSL! :D

video it as a tutorial for the rest of the .org on how NOT to do it! :D :lol:

Track day required I think.

Re: Could I re-profile my rear tyre ?
 

An interesting post MR toad, and one i am sure could be taken in the incroecct way. However, i am thinking that you could do this, but would need some kind of Plane. Try looking for some woodworking tools.

Save yourself the time, effort and injury by doing some overtime to pay for a new one.

HTH..

Belt sander?