Deep enough cuts to replace tire?

[redir]

That tire is pretty flat anyway so just replace it. But like someone mentioned I just fill little marks like that with glue too.

[oldpotatoe]

Run your finger over the cuts..if they 'bulge' at all, replace tire(means the cut is into the casing)..if not, maybe some gluegun glue in there..go ride. Remember, have your best tire on the front...!!

[thegunner]

Originally Posted by R3awak3n

Hmmm am I not seeing this right and missing a big cut? Those are teeny. In nyc you can get one of those within 100 miles, you would be buying new tires every month. I dont see a problem with any of those. I have though put a dab of glue on some cuts but all bigger than those.

i have way bigger cuts on my tires and i've never even done the glue thing. you're fine.

[Mzilliox]

id ride em no problem, in fact im sure at least one or 2 sets of my tires are worse.

[jtakeda]

Originally Posted by R3awak3n

Hmmm am I not seeing this right and missing a big cut? Those are teeny. In nyc you can get one of those within 100 miles, you would be buying new tires every month. I dont see a problem with any of those. I have though put a dab of glue on some cuts but all bigger than those.

+1

that’s nothing. I wouldn’t worry much unless you have a bulging casing

[Seramount]

Originally Posted by vqdriver

1000 miles? Id replace based on that alone

why would mileage be a factor for replacing a tire?

[cyan]

Thanks everyone's input. I removed the tire and turned it inside out and checked that none of the cuts went through the casing. Given the milage is still considered low (~1K miles) relative to what I've found - many are saying 2-3K miles on a tire is normal and also https://www.schwalbetires.com/tech_info/tire_wear

I decide to apply some glue and keep them.

[weisan]

Originally Posted by cyan

I decide to apply some glue and keep them.

Good call. That's what I would do too.

[el cheapo]

Bad roads and junk used to cause me headaches with cut tires and flats. Not anymore...I use Mr. Tuffy tire liners and don't worry. Yes they add a little bit of extra weight but well worth it for the peace of mind. No flats in over two years! And I also use Shoo Goo...best fix ever for cut tires.

[Seramount]

Originally Posted by cyan

Given the milage is still considered low (~1K miles) relative to what I've found - many are saying 2-3K miles on a tire is normal...

mileages differ due to rider weight, power output, yadda yadda...

but I typically get 5K from a rear tire on Conti 4KIIs...

and fwiw, my front tire currently has 12,500 miles.

[Tony T]

Instead of milage, I always check the tire wear indicators (TWI) (Conti's)

[tctyres]

Originally Posted by R3awak3n

Hmmm am I not seeing this right and missing a big cut? Those are teeny. In nyc you can get one of those within 100 miles, you would be buying new tires every month. I dont see a problem with any of those. I have though put a dab of glue on some cuts but all bigger than those.

I agree. I would be spending a lot more on tires if I replaced them when I noticed a cut.

Look at them from the inside, and shine a light on them from the outside. If they transmit light, then the tire probably needs to be replaced.