_BBi Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 After about one year MTB riding, my back tyre looks a bit worse for wear, but the front looks almost as good as new. I ride mostly rocky / loose gravel singletrack. My question is, if I swap my back to the front, would I compromise safety (due to teh worn tyre)? I know that I will save a couple of rand, but a visit to the hospital would be far more expensive.
Racer X Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 As long as the side/cornering knobs are okay you should be fine
AndreZA Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 Yes, you will lose the tracktion on the front wheel. Just replace the rear now. If you swop then you will have to replace front and back in another years's time.
Racer X Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 It does depend on what you ride too, but then I allways ride my tyres till the base rubber wears away.
NotSoBigBen Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 I do rotate my rear and front but don't wait till the rear is unusable. Does save a few bucks .........
jacostrydom Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 NEVER compromise your front tire quality I would put a new one on the front and use the current front on the back.
_BBi Posted August 28, 2008 Author Posted August 28, 2008 It does depend on what you ride too' date=' but then I allways ride my tyres till the base rubber wears away.[/quote'] I ride mostly rocky / loose gravel singletrack.
_BBi Posted August 28, 2008 Author Posted August 28, 2008 Thanks for the advise. Will get a new back tyre.
NotSoBigBen Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 Hijack onOx - the weeks nearly over ....... Hijack off
Dirtbreath Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 NEVER compromise your front tire quality I would put a new one on the front and use the current front on the back. Why's that? I would think the rear takes more of a beating?
Ox_Wagon Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 A rear tire lossing traction is bad...... A front tire washing out is REALY BAD...... Ox_Wagon2008-08-28 08:57:26
Dirtbreath Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 A rear tire lossing traction is bad...... A front tire washing out is REALY BAD...... Normally your tyre wears out on the centre tread. This doesnt influence your front tyre as much as your back. If your side ribs/knobs are worn then that is a different story. I suppose it also depends what kind of tyres you have. I wouldnt let the back get too bad. Say 25% left where you would probably have only lost max 25% on the front. That's when I would change over. End up with 2 worn tyres. If you are free-riding and gripping your tyres to the max, I would be judging your tyres by a close inspection. But just regular XC, I stick to my guns.
Ox_Wagon Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 As long as the side/cornering knobs are okay you should be fine
jacostrydom Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 NEVER compromise your front tire quality I would put a new one on the front and use the current front on the back. Why's that? I would think the rear takes more of a beating? A front tyre going flat on a long fast downhill will most likely cost you a broken collarbone or a broken something. A back tyre going flat is not a crises. On a rocky long downhill you will lose your rim from all the knocks it will take, but you should remain in control. SO ALLWAYS KEEP THE FRONT TYRE IMPECKABLE.
Cois Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 No no... Scrap the advice of all. Ride a worn tire in front. Even if you are doing a down hill event. Please. I will be waiting at a spot to take a photo as you fall and break your bones. I think some mag's will use my photo's again then...
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