Balding tire

I have a bald spot on my rear tire showing the steel belts. my question is can i ride it short distances . i really want to ride today it being veterans day.

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82ndpara 11 Nov 2019

The only advice anyone could possibly give about this tire is that it should not be taken on the road. To put it simply, bald tires are not safe.Bald tires can cause a lack of control, hydroplaning, blowouts and understeering. Bald tires in wet weather increase stopping distance.

My advice - time to buy new tires.

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Lee Ward 11 Nov 2019

No it really isn't worth the risk.
Get it off, get it changed and ride safely.

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Trevor Underwood 11 Nov 2019 author

i have a new one just don't know how to swap them n I'm broke so i can't pay to have it done

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- blasterz 11 Nov 2019
  
  Trevor Underwood, Get some tire lube and look it up on youtube. It's not rocket science.
  
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Gord Denby 12 Nov 2019

Get a new one, that is trouble looking for a place to happen

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Bad Ballie 12 Nov 2019

no!

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raymondjkeen 12 Nov 2019

ger your shocks checked, that is totally uneven wear,

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Angus Barclay 12 Nov 2019

Hey the wheel still rotates so technically you can ride it with a tire worn way beyond replacement time. But it would be an illegal and dangerous thing to do, with a high likelihood of problems and/or injuring yourself or other people . Smart choice is replace then ride.

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Ross Walkey 13 Nov 2019

If this is something you need to ask then get a new tire and sell your bike.

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- Trevor Underwood 17 Nov 2019 author
  
  Ross Walkey, I'm not selling my bike. i was asking for advice not asking to be made fun of or anything like that. i thought we motorcyclists were a big family due to our love of 2 wheels. i figured I'd get some input from fellow riders.
  
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  - Green Rob 17 Nov 2019
    
    Trevor Underwood, I think no one wanted to offend you, some people think it's an obvious question
    but I think you got some useful tips
    
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Todd Kennedy 15 Nov 2019

You're an adult. Why would you need to ask about a safety item like this? You've already riden past the "this is stupid" point of tire wear.

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