Line on a41 adventure

Georamage · Feb 24, 2021

Checking bike the other day noticed a light line around the tyre it’s the Bridgestone a41 adventure standard fitting it’s only done 2000mls there is nothing rubbing that I know of or can see I have contacted Bridgestone who says take it back to dealer to possibly send to them , before I do this there is something stuck in my head that there was a thread on this before but can’t find it any ideas ?
Thanks george r

Ps will post pictures when I can work out how to

hops · Feb 24, 2021

using tapatalk or an onliine hosting company makes it easier posting photos, I'll PM you my email address, if all fails send me any photos via email and I'll post them for you.

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Georamage · Feb 24, 2021

Thank you hops will look into it.
George r

squibb34 · Feb 24, 2021

Sounds like the stripe is where the compound changes. Is there any sign of delamination or cupping?

Georamage · Feb 24, 2021

Sorry lads might be a false alarm found a tiny nail in tyre could be related somehow thanks squibb34 no sign of delamination or cupping.
Thanks again george r

Deleted account 210609001 · Feb 24, 2021

There's a visible line where the compound changes on dual compound tyres, but this should be visible both sides of the central section. And I'm sure I read somewhere that there's an anti-static strip built into tyres these days as well. Can't see how a nail in the tyre would create a line all the way round.

Photos would help...

(Most annoying thing about A41s on my new bike was a blue paint line on the front tyre way over to one side. Sort of advertises how little I've leant over.)

leadfarmer · Feb 24, 2021

As Quinten says, probably the anti static strip if it’s in the center of the tyre

verona · Feb 24, 2021

I have the same tyres on my KTM adv 1090r and yesterday
also noticed a line down the centre of the rear tyre , didn’t give it much thought probably
from the mould when manufactured. The line isn’t in a perfect straight line it runs staggered
across the tyre pattern. Done about 3000 miles.

Georamage · Feb 24, 2021

Sounds similar to this Verona a very light marking round tyre left it at bike shop today for puncture repair he thought it was nothing to worry about if it was something like a static strip you would think the Bridgestone tech guy would have explained it as I sent them pics might take it to dealer to have a look if I can get a slot.
Thanks for reply’s george r

Georamage · Feb 24, 2021

Subscribed now will try and upload pics

verona · Feb 24, 2021

Personally I don’t think there is anything wrong with them and hasn’t affected the handling. Cheers
Just seen your pictures and yes mines the same.

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