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Weird tire tear
So I did a track day 10/21 and my Dad notices a weird tear on my rear tire. I used to commute with the bike but since March it became a dedicated track bike. I haven't switched the tires out since I figured I might as well use it. Of course after I went down on the first lap of the first session I decided I need better tires for the track.
Anyway, here are some pics of the tear. Has anyone seen anything like this?
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Looks like the seam where it was put together.
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Too crooked.
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Too crooked.
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Because it is across the entire tire I would say it is a seam. Are the tires old?
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Get rid of that.
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It's the seam where the tires are put together. I've seen these on new tires. I wouldn't freak out about it. But if you want to be sure take it to a dealer (that you trust) and ask them for their opinion.
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Looks like a boxcutter, if I remember right the seam goes down the middle of the tire not like that
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I've had a couple Dunlops do that to me. I actually got replacement tires for free.
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