Rear tire threads risk question

[Charlie Rotten]

I have a small patch of threads showing in the center of my rear tire. (2in long and about 1cm wide)
I cant afford to spend the money right now to throw on new tires so its going into storage until next year.

The storage unit is off of I-25 in Longmont.

How risky would it be to ride down 34 to I-25 then down to the storage unit?

its about 40 miles with an average speed of 75.

if its really that risky ill have a tow truck take it but if you think i can get away with it, it would save me some hassle.

[fasterlaster]

Realistically it should be fine......however your increasing your risk of a blowout which may cost a LOT more to repair than the $ for truck. Ultimately the risk assessment is yours. Perhaps someone can help give you a hand moving it?

[sloridr]

When the cords start showing you literary have about 2 mm of rubber between the air on the inside and the air on the outside. But fasterlaster is correct when he said the risk is up to you and that a tow truck is a lot less Mo eyes than a blow out at speed. Choose wisely.

[Ezzzzy1]

A lot of people have ridden on a lot worse...

[Graphite675]

Just load it up and trailer it down there. If you have the means to get it there without riding why take the risk?


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[Hibs]

I've ridden 300-400 miles once cords were showing. You'll be fine. I've also had a flat at 100mph, not as bad to control as one would think

[SouthPaw]

I've ridden 300-400 miles once cords were showing.

Wow thats insane.

I've ridden a few miles but never more than 20 not that I don't think the tire will make it but why risk it?

[Vellos]

I've ridden 300-400 miles once cords were showing. You'll be fine. I've also had a flat at 100mph, not as bad to control as one would think

This reaffirms that you shouldn't ride on the threads.

[Zach929rr]

Riding on cords is like riding a fat chick. Don't let your friends catch you.

[brennahm]

You'll be fine, but why in the name of god would you take I-25? Take city streets. Go slow, go cautious.

[Scer]

If you are not in a hurry.. you can bring your rear wheel to my shop and i can put a roller tire on it to get you by. If that helps..

Don't risk on riskas

[Nooch]

When the cords start showing you literary have about 2 mm of rubber between the air on the inside and the air on the outside.

^ scary shyte!

You'll be fine, but why in the name of god would you take I-25? Take city streets. Go slow, go cautious.

^ that

[Ezzzzy1]

If you are not in a hurry.. you can bring your rear wheel to my shop and i can put a roller tire on it to get you by. If that helps..

Don't risk on riskas

That there is an offer you shouldnt turn down...

[Wrider]

That there is an offer you shouldnt turn down...

+100

[Charlie Rotten]

well its on craigs now because my car took a dump but if it doesn't sell in the next few days i will take you up on the offer. i really appreciate it.

[WolFeYeZ]

well its on craigs now because my car took a dump but if it doesn't sell in the next few days i will take you up on the offer. i really appreciate it.

If its mechanical issues with the car you might want to check this thread out, he did a great job on my car for an amazing price:

http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/forum...ad.php?t=39298

[Charlie Rotten]

The car is a 1987 dodge omni. I think the alternator went out which pretty much totals the car.

[Hibs]

The car is a 1987 dodge omni. I think the alternator went out which pretty much totals the car.

lol....

link to your craigslist ad? i might be interested in buying it

[Charlie Rotten]

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2592776555.html

call or text anytime.
Im in class usually from about 12-3 every day so ill be sleeping during that time but any other time im available.

[Hibs]

I meant the omni. you selling the omni?

[Charlie Rotten]

you're joking right!?!?!

there is not much to say about it, i dont have it on craigs but its an 87 non GLH with like 75k miles. its gray/silver (no paint) interior is not bad but there is no headliner. seats have rips but....its an omni.
A/C works and is fairly cold
Radio actually works better than you would expect
Early this morning i went and bought new battery cables and it seems to be working fine now. so unless i sell the bike or find another car i probably cant give it up but if you want to throw out a general offer ill think about it.

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

I've ridden 300-400 miles once cords were showing. You'll be fine.

Aahhhh, nice. I'll be avoiding riding anywhere near you, thanks.

[Hibs]

Aahhhh, nice. I'll be avoiding riding anywhere near you, thanks.

lol, not saying i would advise it. the one time i did that it was all in town, no faster then 40mph riding. just said that it could be done. when you're a broke teenager, but have to get to work, you do what you have to do.

[Vellos]

You'll be fine = reassurance of such foolish actions.