Tyre spinning on the rim

Ok, spinning maybe and exaggerated term, but I can't think of a better word.

What are the implications of a tyre that has spun on the rim? Is it just likely to be out of balance or anything else?

Also - what causes it? Just sticky tyres or does how it was fitted have any influence?

Cheers
Luke

[DarrenSV650S]

How do you know it has spun?

i did hear when i went to BSD, when my mate was getting his 1098 dynoed, that theyr 1098 had the same problem but i think that was just due to it havin ooodles of power

[yorkie_chris]

Balance may have changed, if it is rear it probably will not do anything.
How do you know it has moved, and how far?

I hear it can be caused by using something too slippery on fitting tyre that does not dry up properly.

Incorrectly inflated??

Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S

How do you know it has spun?

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Balance may have changed, if it is rear it probably will not do anything.
How do you know it has moved, and how far?

I hear it can be caused by using something too slippery on fitting tyre that does not dry up properly.

On DOT race tyres (maybe all tyres?) you get 2 coloured dots which the tyre fitter should line up with the tyre valve. I'm pretty sure they were when I had them fitted.

Front has shifted ~1-2 inches, but the rear around 6-8 inches! I only noticed when doing some work to my bike, not from riding it.

What you using to get the tyre on the rim Luke? I use soapy water (with a little bit of washing up liquid) and I've had no problem as it goes sticky when it dries. Sounds like whatever has been used on yours is allowing the tyre to move.

... or are you running your tyres at 10psi?

C

as long as theres no wobble dont worry, it doesnt really matter on the rear but you would notice it on the front as it would throw them out of balance. are you sure they just wernt fitted properly?

[yorkie_chris]

I thought the dot was for light spot, I have a wheel around here somewhere where valve does not end up as heaviest spot with no tyre. Maybe you have same thing going on.

Originally Posted by AndyBrad

as long as theres no wobble dont worry, it doesnt really matter on the rear but you would notice it on the front as it would throw them out of balance. are you sure they just wernt fitted properly?

You wouldn't worry if the tyre was rotating on the rim? If it is, it is not the sort of thing that will miraculously heal itself.

Get a pen and mark from the rim to the tyre and you'll be able to check if it is or not.