tire slit?

[gamorg02]

quick question, u guys ever seen a tire slit like this? seems like its only through like the 'decorative' sidewall. i'm going to replace it either way but both tires have mid- '06 born on dates so i'm thinking of doing both tires, but seems like such a shame with them looking almost brand new. but i can get a nice set of shinkos 712 for $100 shipped.

This is for the harley btw.

just seeing if anyone had seen this before.

 

[a113ycat]

I just did the tires on a buddies bike. He bought it with "NEW" tires on it and they were...several years ago. The problem is that time and pressure take a toll on the rubber after they have been mounted for a while not ridden they will/do split OR the weather will get them before the miles do depending on the conditions/climate AND the whole time the tread will look fantastic.

The slit that is in you're picture looks however to be something different. Is it like that uni-formally all the way around on both sides OR just that one slit?

There is an old proverb that my Dad has told me for years and it seems to apply here.

:worthy:"Time and pressure...With enough time and pressure an elephant can "F" a mouse":worthy:

 

[gamorg02]

nope just that one spot. no splits between the treads or anything.

almost like someone slipped with a knife or like tried to slice the tire but only let a mm or two show of the knife. weird.

this may have been like it since i got it. the conditions were less than perfect.

 

[a113ycat]

nope just that one spot. no splits between the treads or anything.

almost like someone slipped with a knife or like tried to slice the tire but only let a mm or two show of the knife. weird.

this may have been like it since i got it. the conditions were less than perfect.

WOW! maybe keep her locked up at night... I have seen similar marks on tires from curbing or road debris, I was under the impression that is was more like cracking. The knife or debris scenario make more sense now.

At any rate I agree that you should just go ahead and replace the set. Safety first right.

 

[gamorg02]

WOW! maybe keep her locked up at night... I have seen similar marks on tires from curbing or road debris, I was under the impression that is was more like cracking. The knife or debris scenario make more sense now.

At any rate I agree that you should just go ahead and replace the set. Safety first right.

She has been for quite a while, thanks for the comments!

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[Fire-medic]

I agree, it looks like a damage from road debris. As mentioned, replace it because of safety. If you had another wheel, you could always use it for a shop 'roll-around wheel,' not being on the road.

Once I had just mounted a new Dunlop K591 rear onto my 'J' model KZ1000, a sweet bike. It had a Falicon undercut transmission I had installed, the period Kerker 4/1, 33 Mikuni Smoothbores, a Dyna S ignition, Koni shocks, not a perfect bike, but a great everyday rider. I really liked the clocks on that bike, I think they were my favorites of any bike I've ever owned, just beautiful at night.

Anyway, I went to the bank and as I came-out of the bank, I noticed my rear tire was flat! Thankfully, I was only about a mile from home, so I just slowly rode it home. When I got there and took a look at the tire, I located the source of the flat-a Craftsman 1/8" allen key buried to the tool's 90 degree bend, portruding from the tire! I don't think I had 800 mi. on the tire yet, but I replaced it w/o a moment's hesitation. My safety is first. I have put tubes into tires in the past when I had a flat, but that was when I had spoked wheels and the defect wasn't significant-enough to replace the tire. I replaced or patched many a dirtbike tube, I liked the 'hot-patches' you ignite, they seemed to work well for me. Now, no-way would I ever patch a tire on a bike!

 

[naughtyG]

Sure looks like it caught a piece of glass or other sharp object. It's a Dunlop anyway, get it off!

 

[gamorg02]

yea i can get a pair of shinko 712s (similar tread patter too) for like $100 shipped!

 

[RaWarrior]

Yes, I have seen that before. It's a Dunlop thing. Buddy's HD had a very similar "cut" suddenly appear in that textured sidewall. In fact, it also happened to one of the tires on my mother's car(which were Dunlops). The guy at the tire warehouse said it's fairly common with dunlops for a belt to shift and rip the outer bit of the sidewalls.

Another reason to never use dunlop tires. Junk.

 

[KJShover]

quick question, u guys ever seen a tire slit like this? seems like its only through like the 'decorative' sidewall. i'm going to replace it either way but both tires have mid- '06 born on dates so i'm thinking of doing both tires, but seems like such a shame with them looking almost brand new. but i can get a nice set of shinkos 712 for $100 shipped.

This is for the harley btw.

just seeing if anyone had seen this before.

I've seen it three times before;
Once was caused by a knife, the second was when a truck was out wheeling and a sharp rock got it, The third was in a car with airbags for a suspension and the fender got it. To me, yours looks like a knife wound :hmmm:

 

[95spfldmax]

quick question, u guys ever seen a tire slit like this? seems like its only through like the 'decorative' sidewall. i'm going to replace it either way but both tires have mid- '06 born on dates so i'm thinking of doing both tires, but seems like such a shame with them looking almost brand new. but i can get a nice set of shinkos 712 for $100 shipped.

This is for the harley btw.

just seeing if anyone had seen this before.

I was going to say "you know you got to burn it off"......but then read further.....:clapping:

If it wasn't locked up I would think it was vandelizism too.....but it's got to be debris or failure/fatigue........

 

[gamorg02]

it was in a locked garage for the past 4 years and then in my garage since august. pretty sure it wasn't vandalism, but def crossed my mind. the tires are '06 so maybe it happened between '06-'08? that seems unlikely but either way i'm leaning towards what ryan had to say.

 

[95spfldmax]

You about ready to put a few miles on together soon, Garrett? Weather's right on the edge of changing to reasonable high and low temps. We should plan a ride.............

 

[sdt354]

it was in a locked garage for the past 4 years and then in my garage since august. pretty sure it wasn't vandalism, but def crossed my mind. the tires are '06 so maybe it happened between '06-'08? that seems unlikely but either way i'm leaning towards what ryan had to say.

I don't like the spot of that slash or whatever it really is. I'm glad your replacing, and not taking a chance running it.
I can only speak for the Qualifiers from Dunlop. Like riding on butter. Good to burn only. My bike came with a set, I bought a set for more than the radials I have ready to mount. The new Dunlops were off with lots of thread still on. Too many slides.
+1 to a ride.

 

[gamorg02]

You about ready to put a few miles on together soon, Garrett? Weather's right on the edge of changing to reasonable high and low temps. We should plan a ride.............

i'd love to man. things are so hectic lately i may ask you guys to trek out this way a bit for more of a visit than a ride. trying to keep in shape with rugby and keep a handle on the family & do my fair share, unfortunately the bike has been coming last!

I don't like the spot of that slash or whatever it really is. I'm glad your replacing, and not taking a chance running it.
I can only speak for the Qualifiers from Dunlop. Like riding on butter. Good to burn only. My bike came with a set, I bought a set for more than the radials I have ready to mount. The new Dunlops were off with lots of thread still on. Too many slides.
+1 to a ride.

just ordered the 712's. at least i know mounting and balancing will be free.

getting the wheels off might prove interesting. I own only metric tools! heh. i mean i have a couple sets of ratchets thare are both but they only go up to 3/4'" ish.

 

[misiek93]

...getting the wheels off might prove interesting. I own only metric tools! heh. i mean i have a couple sets of ratchets thare are both but they only go up to 3/4'" ish.

Sounds like you could use one of these:
http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/wrenches/4-piece-professional-adjustable-wrenches-93943.html

 

[gamorg02]

Sounds like you could use one of these:
http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/wrenches/4-piece-professional-adjustable-wrenches-93943.html

haha i have a couple dozen.