Checking tires

"Michael" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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How does one check tires to make sure they
are still road worthy? What are the first hints of
dry rot?

Thanks,

Mike

Dry rot will show as tiny cracks ... usually in the sidewalls, first. As
for general tire wear and road worthiness, it depends on the type tires
you're running. If they have tread and you get down to where the tread is
minimal, it's probably time to replace them. If they're smooth tires like
most racing tires, when the tread gets really thin you'll see the fabric
casing begin to appear in spots here and there down the center of the tire.
The instant you see that, change the tire. Maybe you won't see a fabric
casing, but you'll see another color material showing under what's left of
the tread. Same difference. Replace the tire immediately.

Bob C.