Just noticed this today, was wondering if anyone has any suggestions in whether this is something that can be dangerous and needs fixing? Is it even fixable, or do I need to get a new rear tire? (there is only 5000km on the tire currently).
(http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/7726/phototz.jpg)
thanks.
I'd PM IZ, that guy has had more shit stuck in his tire then.....nevermind.
I personally wouldn't ride on that tire. Sucks, but it happens.
did you heat it up then run over that? maybe do a burnout and see if it flies out!
I'm in a similar boat but I bit the bullet and went ahead and ordered a new rear tire. While on a ride this past weekend I got flat - on close inspection a huge screw of sorts made a hole and left a nice big mark. I said f-it and ordered a new tire.
Pull it out with a pair of sidecutters and see how deep it is.
And are you sure that's a rock and not a nail?
Quote from: Rameses on July 13, 2010, 01:45:32 PM
Pull it out with a pair of sidecutters and see how deep it is.
And are you sure that's a rock and not a nail?
If the damage is not deeper than the tread you will be fine.