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Originally Posted by makoti
I don't really know what to call this, but after a ride and the bike sitting for days, I will notice what looks like dirt on the tires, but isn't. I'm wondering if the sealant is seeping through the casing? It isn't wet, but there will be more spots in the morning than were there the night before.
The tires have a lot of miles on them, they aren't new.
What am I looking at? Is this a good sign that the tires are ready to be replaced?
Conti 5K/Orange seal regular
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I wouldn't say that it's unheard of even on some new tires to see a very small amount of seepage. That of course is depending on the sidewall composition and sealant particle size.
When I was working as a mechanic, I used to find this to be a very regular occurrence with new, larger mountain tires, or over pressured road tires. YMMV of course.
That being said, with a GP5k that has some miles on it, I'd be leaning toward replacing the tire.