Second opinion please - tyre damage

[Maxxx]

Please can someone confirm what I know in my heart to be true but I don't want to bring myself to admit due to the fact that I've only done 1,000miles on this TKC ........

I have discovered a small cut in the tyre (I was riding offroad on flint) - it goes all the way to the point where I can see fabric fibres - is this tyre FUBAR? Is it repairable? Is it likely to "explode" / rapidly deflate (it's a tubed tyre)? Am I taking a chance even riding it down to the tyre fitment centre?

The scary thing is that it's just come back from its 6k service and I rode it back on the motorway at high speed.

Or am I just being a granny and can the tyre take more?

All opinons appreciated.

Cheers

 

[sas-boy]

Sorry mate but it's not looking good, if you have to ask, go with your heart and common sense and just get a replacement stay close to home if possible stay safe ;-)

 

[cookie]

I would be changing that.

 

[cartejo5]

Its a Bummer buts its knackered - just had exactly the same thing Rear BT023 2 inch gash across the tyre not down to the carcass though, less than 1000 miles on it. £125 for a new tyre is cheaper than risking an acccident or sudden failure in the middle of nowhere.

You know it makes sense.

 

[Maxxx]

<sigh>

Yes, sadly I do know it has to be changed - well, now I get to test out the Heidenaus I've had waiting in the wings for a European tour .......

 

[Packer]

Keep it for slow trail use, it'll probably be fine at low speed and even if it's not a sudden flat at low speed won't be the end of the world, especially if it's tubeless and stays on the rim.

 

[Mad_Accountant]

Ok

What could happen is that the carcass fails more to the point that the tube balloons through the hole then suddenly bursts after a few revolutions contact with the road. I've had it happen and the results are not pleasant.

That is the reason I am reluctant to ride (or drive) on tubed tyres. It means I will accept spoked wheels on an R1200gs but not on an r1200r or an f800gs

Replace the tyre ASAP and keep slow and local in the meantime.

Well spotted and thanks for reporting

Ride safe

 

[Maxxx]

Chucked out and changed

Ok

What could happen is that the carcass fails more to the point that the tube balloons through the hole then suddenly bursts after a few revolutions contact with the road. I've had it happen and the results are not pleasant.

OK - well that scared me - have gone for a nice set of new Heidenau's front and back.

I am curious though - you won't accept spoked wheels on an F800GS - what do you use then?

 

[Mad_Accountant]

Sorry, I was unclear. The r100r (92 !!!!) and the r1200gs use spoked wheels and tubeless tyres ( as the spokes thread to the edge of the rim).

The f800gs ( and the current r1200r) use spoked wheels with TUBED tyres.
So I use an f650gs which has cast wheels and tubeless tyres. I don't have need of off road capability so I do not require the strength of spoked wheels. I have experienced blow outs twice in my 45 years of riding and would wish to avoid repeats at any cost.

But, as with all things biking, it is personal choice and the f800gs IS a superb bike, I would not wish to detract from it's fine qualities.

 

[Deano64]

Talking of tyres.

Had mine changed a bit ago to Conti Trail attacks and they say 'tubeless' on the tyre. I assumed my 800GS has tubes so don't know what that's all about.

 

[v8legend]

Had mine changed a bit ago to Conti Trail attacks and they say 'tubeless' on the tyre. I assumed my 800GS has tubes so don't know what that's all about.

Good choice. The Conti's are the best tyre (by miles) for road use. The tyres are tubeless, and can be used with tubeless rims. The F800GS has spokes, so you need tubes and rim tapes. It's a shame they didn't fit rims like the 1200 that can run tubeless tyres.

 

[Deano64]

OK ta They are nice tyres - better than the Battlewings. However they are classed as tubeless tyres and they are on tubed rims but I haven't had any problems . Im sure the dealer wouldn't fit anything dangerous

 

[v8legend]

better than the Battlewings. However they are classed as tubeless tyres and they are on tubed rims

As are the Battlewings, and the Scorpions. At some stage BMW have fitted all these tyres to new 800's, so no problem at all.

 

[Vern]

So it was fine until you knew about it then. What does that tell you?

 

[STUBBS]

what else are you going to replace on the bike, just incase