Is me tyre fudged? - SV650.org

pmapp · 10-09-08, 08:12 PM

Got the MOT tomorrow (eventually). I got the bike out tonight to stick the standard can back on and noticed this below. I know they are due for replacing, and I know the Z6's are prone to dropping to bits in a very short time. Does this look like it's on its way out?

My only other thought is that it sits on carpet in the shed, and it hasn't moved for 2-3 weeks - so could it just be the carpet print if that makes sense?

fizzwheel · 10-09-08, 08:15 PM

I think it might be on its last legs, is it like that anywhere else on the tyre ?

pmapp · 10-09-08, 08:17 PM

Nope, just that one spot.

10-09-08, 08:24 PM

lots MOT passable to me

10-09-08, 08:27 PM

Legalities state that it has to have 1mm tread depth and 75% visible tread over the rest of the tyre , I would say that was ok by those rules , and by the time you ride it there it may have worn out a bit better in the looks department .

fizzwheel · 10-09-08, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by pmapp

Nope, just that one spot.

Might be a carpet imprint then, I'd be keeping a close eye on it though.

Nobbylad · 10-09-08, 08:39 PM

I started a thread a while back after I checked me tyres one morning (after moving the bike forward) and found a patch very similar to that one, thought me tyre had melted or summat.

Anyway, turns out it was just where it had been sat on the [rough] drive.

pmapp · 10-09-08, 08:40 PM

Cheers guys, thanks for the second opinion.

They are on the list for changing soon, was hoping to hold out 'till the NEC and try and pick up a cheap set.

Maybe the little burn out and skidding to a stop last time I was out didn't help

(only 'cause I know they need swapping soon). hehehe

10-09-08, 08:56 PM

That is caused by skidding, you can see the straight line marks where stones have picked up on the rubber. Crash investigators slook for this kind of thing post-accident. The wibbly bits are simply lightly melted rubber and should wear off in a few miles.

Whatever, it's not something a tester can fail the MOT for unless the tyre has a huge flatspot. He'll feel that on the brake testing rollers, if they use them.

dizzyblonde · 10-09-08, 09:27 PM

bet you it'd pass at our mot centre

10-09-08, 08:12 PM	#1
pmapp Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wakefield, West Yorks' Posts: 1,129	Is me tyre fudged? Got the MOT tomorrow (eventually). I got the bike out tonight to stick the standard can back on and noticed this below. I know they are due for replacing, and I know the Z6's are prone to dropping to bits in a very short time. Does this look like it's on its way out? My only other thought is that it sits on carpet in the shed, and it hasn't moved for 2-3 weeks - so could it just be the carpet print if that makes sense? __________________ '52 Curvy S \| So good.....it made me want to trump! If at first you don't succeed - use more gaffa tape.

10-09-08, 08:15 PM	#2
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Is me tyre fudged? I think it might be on its last legs, is it like that anywhere else on the tyre ? __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

10-09-08, 08:17 PM	#3
pmapp Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wakefield, West Yorks' Posts: 1,129	Re: Is me tyre fudged? Nope, just that one spot. __________________ '52 Curvy S \| So good.....it made me want to trump! If at first you don't succeed - use more gaffa tape.

10-09-08, 08:24 PM	#4
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is me tyre fudged? lots MOT passable to me

10-09-08, 08:27 PM	#5
xXBADGERXx Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is me tyre fudged? Legalities state that it has to have 1mm tread depth and 75% visible tread over the rest of the tyre , I would say that was ok by those rules , and by the time you ride it there it may have worn out a bit better in the looks department .

10-09-08, 08:39 PM	#7
Nobbylad Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Lancs Posts: 4,055	Re: Is me tyre fudged? I started a thread a while back after I checked me tyres one morning (after moving the bike forward) and found a patch very similar to that one, thought me tyre had melted or summat. Anyway, turns out it was just where it had been sat on the [rough] drive.

10-09-08, 08:40 PM	#8
pmapp Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wakefield, West Yorks' Posts: 1,129	Re: Is me tyre fudged? Cheers guys, thanks for the second opinion. They are on the list for changing soon, was hoping to hold out 'till the NEC and try and pick up a cheap set. Maybe the little burn out and skidding to a stop last time I was out didn't help (only 'cause I know they need swapping soon). hehehe __________________ '52 Curvy S \| So good.....it made me want to trump! If at first you don't succeed - use more gaffa tape.

10-09-08, 08:56 PM	#9
Lozzo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is me tyre fudged? That is caused by skidding, you can see the straight line marks where stones have picked up on the rubber. Crash investigators slook for this kind of thing post-accident. The wibbly bits are simply lightly melted rubber and should wear off in a few miles. Whatever, it's not something a tester can fail the MOT for unless the tyre has a huge flatspot. He'll feel that on the brake testing rollers, if they use them.

10-09-08, 09:27 PM	#10
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Is me tyre fudged? bet you it'd pass at our mot centre __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

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