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Old 30-09-13, 06:42 AM   #22
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Default Re: Obliterated tyre, causes?

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Originally Posted by Matt-EUC View Post
I do check on a weekly basis. They were fine. I look at the tyre every time I get off the bike to see how awesome I am as well.

The point I was trying to make was that the bike should have been fit for purpose when they gave it to me. I shouldn't have to do maintenance on a hire bike.
the road worthiness of a vehicle is down to the driver, if you own the vehicle or not. It is up to the driver to ensure the vehicle is safe/fit to be on the road. IIRC for an illegal tyre its 3 points and fine.
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