Tyre life

[mip]

Just wondering how long a pair of tyres should last?

I have a pair of these http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/specialized-new-all-condition-armadillo-tyre and after around 3000km they are starting to look a little worse for wear.

 

[Rob3rt]

They last until they are worn out......... there is not set time scale or mileage, it is dependant on many things!

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Depends partly on how many big skidders you do with your mates on the way to buy pink shrimps and cola bottles.

 

[mip]

I thought there may be a point when they become too much of a puncture risk? There are now a number of small gashes in the tyre (2-3mm). I can see the layer below the rubber through a few of these.

 

[Rob3rt]

I thought there may be a point when they become too much of a puncture risk? There are now a number of small gashes in the tyre (2-3mm). I can see the layer below the rubber through a few of these.

Yes... when they are worn they will be more prone to puncture, however, the point at which they become this worn doesn't come at a particular time or mileage.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I just had to replace a Bontrager R1 after about the same distance, either my fault for not aligning the brakes properly or deterioration of the tyre wall.


Though it must have been before I put new blocks on shortly after.