Gravel driveways

Although the tyres are only a year old on your bike, they could have been stored for a long time in the sun or in a bright showroom. This can affect the construction of the tyre.

As for riding on gravel, you are a braver man then me. I hate it :P

Originally Posted by wheelnut

As for riding on gravel, you are a braver man then me. I hate it :P

When a few of us went for a trip to spain, we chose (OK I chose) a route that seemed like a fantastic road to ride. All of a sudden the road ended and turned into gravel. The road was being renewed. We thought it would possibly be a mile at the most before the gravel would turn back into road again.

About 15 miles later it did. Three bikes and not one puncture or off. I started by taking it really easy, but after about 5 miles I got a bit bored and opened it up some. Ended up standing on the pegs with the back end fish tailing around the bends. Was good fun

Originally Posted by BigApe

When a few of us went for a trip to spain, we chose (OK I chose) a route that seemed like a fantastic road to ride. All of a sudden the road ended and turned into gravel. The road was being renewed. We thought it would possibly be a mile at the most before the gravel would turn back into road again.

About 15 miles later it did. Three bikes and not one puncture or off. I started by taking it really easy, but after about 5 miles I got a bit bored and opened it up some. Ended up standing on the pegs with the back end fish tailing around the bends. Was good fun

AND now Jo knows u did that !!!!

Originally Posted by Quiff Wichard

AND now Jo knows u did that !!!!

There are no secrets between Jo and I

probably 40,000 miles or more of my 130,000 miles on my SV have been on gravel roads (even some trail riding) tires certanly don't wear faster of gravel, more likly they wear slower, the rubber does not get as hot on gravel

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[Biker Biggles]

Where are these cracks ?Are they like an irregular scuffing round the crown of the tyre or are they obviously cuts made by sharp objects?Tyres can cut up and wear oddly if your suspension is shagged or if your chain is badly worn.Tight spots on the chain cause constant variation in power delivery,and a snatchy transmission gives tyres a very hard time.

Got a few cracks on my tyres and the bike is only 4 months old and only done 7000miles. It's happened on all my bikes, I think it's just crap from the roads usually picked up when filtering as all the rubbish gets swept to the outside of the lanes by the cars.trucks etc.

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

Where are these cracks ?Are they like an irregular scuffing round the crown of the tyre or are they obviously cuts made by sharp objects?Tyres can cut up and wear oddly if your suspension is shagged or if your chain is badly worn.Tight spots on the chain cause constant variation in power delivery,and a snatchy transmission gives tyres a very hard time.

All the bigger ones are in the cental(ish) regioin of the front tyre, bigape explanation makes a lot of sense as this tire is very close to both the central and side tyre limits.

Many thanks for the answers everyone, has put my mind at rest as i had visons of a high speed deflation.