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Giant S-R3, green layer showing

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  • 22-06-2016 3:53pm
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    padyjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 1,194 ✭✭✭


    I've Giant S-R3(puncture belt) tyre on rear, covered around 3k kms and I can see the green layer under the black rubber, in a form of different sized dots on the thread all around. Is my tyre good for the bin? Got it in my LBS, thought would last longer. I'm a heavy duty though, 110 kgs rolling weight with pushing the big ring mostly.


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    padyjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 1,194 ✭✭✭padyjoe


    Getting more of this green showing. Must be the wear indicator. Should I keep using it or replace?


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    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,248 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    That tyre has had it. replace it.


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    lissard
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    Sounds worn and 3k km is not unusual. I got about that from the stock tyres that came with my Giant Defy (Giant S-R4). I normally look to replace the tyre once the inevitable punctures start. I can't imagine you are far from hitting that point.


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    padyjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 1,194 ✭✭✭padyjoe


    Thank you, gentlemen!

    Yes, I had that feeling on S-R4 but this time could be different: it has a puncture protection, so I won't get flat but won't have grip either because the rubber peeling away. Time to order a new set!


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    wanderer 22
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    padyjoe wrote: »

    it has a puncture protection, so I won't get flat b/QUOTE]

    There's optimism :P


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    wanderer 22
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    colm18 wrote: »
    padyjoe wrote: »

    it has a puncture protection, so I won't get flat /QUOTE]

    There's optimism :P


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    padyjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 1,194 ✭✭✭padyjoe


    I will get flat then. :-)

    Any reasonable deals out there for 25mm at the moment? I don't want to pay a fortune for them, max. 20-25 quid apiece, good grip and able to stand my abuse. Thank you!


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