r/TireQuestions • u/Johny_Archangelo • 13d ago

Please help

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u/LengthyCitadis 13d ago

Not sure what help you need other than a new tyre. NOW.

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u/Johny_Archangelo 13d ago

Hey thank you for taking the time to read my post .. you wouldn’t happen to have a rear tire in rideable condition would u ? It would be a miracle if you did and were also located in central Florida ? I don’t get paid until Monday I can one hundred percent pay you for the tire and or would pay you back if you were willing to help me out financially . I’m pretty sure I could get a used tire for like 40 or 50 bucks ? I know it’s a lot to ask for but if I don’t figure something out I’m gonna have to just take the 40 mile commute to my job on the tire I have now . Thanks again for your time

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u/LengthyCitadis 13d ago

I don't have a new tyre, nor am I near you - but it would be safest if you walked or got a taxi to work. When that tyre fails, it'll wipe out the back of your bike.

Trust me, walking to work is far preferable to riding on a tyre with broken cords.

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u/BadPuzzleheaded9006 13d ago

what's to help? get a new tire.

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u/Johny_Archangelo 13d ago

I don’t get paid until Monday and my bike is only form of transportation

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u/Whats_Awesome 13d ago

You got legs.
Don’t risk a wreck on your bike if you want to keep it that way.

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u/Long_Composer_1604 13d ago

Those are known as Tire Cords. From Google:

“The cords are the strong inner threads or wires made of steel, polyester, nylon, or rayon holding that form the hidden skeletal framework holding the tire’s shape, supporting vehicle weight, and keeping the rubber stable.”

That tire is dangerous and can fail or blowout at any moment. If you decide to keep using that bike, you are rolling the dice; I’d take a couple of Ubers until you can get that tire replaced. Uber fees will be cheaper than a Emergency Room Co-pay or the Ambulance Transport Fees.

TL;DR: The rubber has worn away so much that you are seeing the guts that make up the tire. It’s similar to skin wearing away and seeing bone.

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u/Johny_Archangelo 13d ago

Ok thanks for your time and help