tyre damaged caused by glass

[steveg]

Someone had smashed a bottle of glass which I rode across as did not see it ( un lit roads )
Checked tyre pressures today , all ok
Span rear wheel noticed a large cut in the tyre
As tyre is almost new has about 6mm of tread left .

The cut is between midpoint and edge of tyre

EDIT found this on the net A cut in excess of 25mm or 10% of the section width of the tyre , whichever is the greater, measured in any direction on the outside of the tyre and deep enough to reach the ply or cord would deem the tyre illegal.



How do you check if its deep enough to reach ply or cord ?



The cut in the tyre block and also goes across into the grove of the tyre , therefore total cut is approx a inch in length 25mm


Will get the tyre checked however can't get off work till weekend

Can you glue the split ???

Really don't want to have it changed yet as skint , but got a feeling I will have to

Cheers Steve

If it's not punctured then I wouldn't worry to much as the carcass is more than likely undamaged. The cut sounds like it's quite small, however if it gives you peace of mind it worth getting checked.

The other weekend I pulled 6 things out of my back tyre, on of which was deep enough to get to the wire in the tyre. After a little bit of heat in the tyre you can't tell it was there.

[steveg]

took bike to local garage that I trust

He checked the cut by opening ity up and shinning tourch down , could see metal wires .

Cut is 23mm and would pass a MOT ( max is 25mm) however said that he recommended getting new tyre asap

Bloody Typical