In this article we will talk about how to determine if it is time to replace the road bicycle tire.

First of all, the tires of most road bicycles are composed of tread, protective layer, carcass and bead, while tube tires have no bead. The tread is the most important part of a road bicycle tire. Depending on the composite material and the tread pattern, it will bring a completely different riding experience to the rider; the protective layer is used to prevent the tire from being tied; the carcass is based on the compiled density ( Different TPI) will also bring different riding experience to the rider; the lip is a device that the open tire is used to fix with the rim; the reinforcement layer is used to protect the lip.

As the number of kilometers traveled increases, the tread will wear out accordingly, reducing grip and increasing the chance of flat tires. Therefore, timely replacement of tires is one of the necessary means to ensure a good riding experience. Rarely do cyclists change tires in accordance with the recommended kilometers of tires, because basically they don't deliberately record the kilometers of tires. They often exceed the specified range when they look back at the stopwatch. However, some tire manufacturers will make one or two small holes when they leave the factory to facilitate users to observe the wear of the tread. When you find that the hole slot is very shallow on this type of tire, quickly replace it!

The grooves on the tread are not the only indicator. According to the riding habits and environment of the rider, the tire wear parts are also different. For example, for riders who often bend downhill, the tire side wears faster than the front . If you have a lot of cornering in the riding environment, observe the side wall wear in time, don't wait to crack it before you want to replace it.

There are also some tires that have no holes at all. How can we judge the wear at this time? When a tire is worn out, its appearance will change slightly, and the originally round tread will become a bit flat; if your tread has tread patterns, the tread wear can help you judge, even under extreme use conditions , The braid will be exposed.

There are some bald tires without tire marks that are more difficult to observe the wear situation, but when you have recently started frequent flat tires, you may want to realize something, replacing the worn tires to reduce the chance of flat tires is our best means.

Tips:

Checking the tire pressure frequently is a little trick to extend the life of the tire. When riding with too low tire pressure, if you hit the pit, the tire weaving layer may be damaged, which will cause the tire to bulge. Low tire pressure will also accelerate the tire side If a pair of wheel sets with tires are not used for a long time, they should be hung up. After being left in place for a long time, the sidewall pressure will be accelerated as the tire pressure decreases.

The replacement of the tires every 500 kilometers can balance the life of the tires because the tires of the rear wheels wear faster than the front wheels.

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