Ashes Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 (edited) Hey all ........... I've just brought a new bike and its coming with a 2 tires, one monty eagle claw in good condition and another which is a try all tyre (Both are rear) The monty has a very good amount of tread left on it however the try all does not. What im wondering is is it worth cutting the tread of the out side tyre which hasnt worn down as much as the tread in the centre of the tyre and then sanding down the tyre to make it exceedingly smooth. I am also wondering what are the pro's and con's of doing this as im not to clued up on the whole concept. The reason I am considering doing this is because in some photo's on the forum i have noticed a few bikes with this done and just wondered whether or not its worth doing. Thanks Ashes. EDIT: I ride street mostly and my bike is a mod. Edited August 29, 2010 by Ashes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashes Posted August 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 Please if your going to vote, leave a reply so that i know why you have voted for that option. Cheers. Ashes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 I've herd they are good in the dry, but terrible in the wet. Thats all I know.. sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashes Posted August 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 I've herd they are good in the dry, but terrible in the wet. Thats all I know.. sorry. Thanks for the reply if it rained though i suppose i could also swap itover quickly to the monty .... as long as im riding at my house though haha otherwise im F*^KED Ashes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 No point really. Why do that when you can just keep one with tread that will work, wet or dry?No point really. Why do that when you can just keep one with tread that will work, wet or dry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-comp-kierz Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 Please if your going to vote, leave a reply so that i know why you have voted for that option. Cheers. Ashes. Ive heared that they are really good on rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashes Posted August 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 Ive heared that they are really good on rails. Ive heard something along those lines but i wasnt sure if it was true or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Styles Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 Ive heard something along those lines but i wasnt sure if it was true or not. there would be more of the tyre on the rail, therefor an increased surface area? just a thought? ive been thinking about "slicking" my try all tyre too as my tread is nearly all gone in the middle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the trials mop Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 there would be more of the tyre on the rail, therefor an increased surface area? just a thought? ive been thinking about "slicking" my try all tyre too as my tread is nearly all gone in the middle surely they would be less grippy because once you go off dead centre it would be sloping so more likely to slip, I ride a slick cc and on a smooth slightly dirty concrete slope yesterday it slid out on me when i tried to push of my bike to jump off...... it hurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashes Posted August 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 ive been thinking about "slicking" my try all tyre too as my tread is nearly all gone in the middle You do it and i'll do it deal ??? haha Ashes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL ! Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 No point really. Why do that when you can just keep one with tread that will work, wet or dry? No point really. Why do that when you can just keep one with tread that will work, wet or dry? +1 Also i have had slicks on mod and stock , theyre less grippy , weigh less theyre alot more bouncy and unstable , they look 'cool' Its up to you to be honest , I enjoy riding slicks to be honest you roll longer and its harder to control on your rear wheel . Dont sand it wont do anything , Put in on a wheel pump it up hard and carefully cut with a stanley or sharp knife . You could angle grind it if you dont mind smoke ha . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 If you do angle grind it, you'll end up with a soar throat for a few days, trust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Yoshi Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 If you do angle grind it, you'll end up with a soar throat for a few days, trust me. Man up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 There are no pro's by using a completely bald smooth tire unless all you're going to do is rider in an indoor skate park or something. The tread on tires helps grip even on smooth surfaces and rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otacon Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 +1 Also i have had slicks on mod and stock , theyre less grippy , weigh less theyre alot more bouncy and unstable , they look 'cool' Its up to you to be honest , I enjoy riding slicks to be honest you roll longer and its harder to control on your rear wheel . Dont sand it wont do anything , Put in on a wheel pump it up hard and carefully cut with a stanley or sharp knife . You could angle grind it if you dont mind smoke ha . No relevence to your post, but where abouts in Hampshire are you from ?..................................................................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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