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    Rode over some broken glass!

    So I was executing a turn, and unfortunately fixated on a large amount of broken glass shards right in my path and rode over it, instead of steering around the obstacle! I could hear the glass crunching under my tires.... I put the bike on the centerstand to inspect my tires and found several small tears and some minor puncture marks from the sharp glass. The tire is not leaking any air, but I'm wondering if I should replace the tire as a precaution? Here is an example of the damage on my tire... see pics. Would value the opinion of my fellow riders on this. Thanks!
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    Re: Rode over some broken glass!

    I would measure how deep they are. If they're deeper than your tire tread, that could be a bad sign, someone more experienced can pipe up about that though. If not, I personally wouldn't worry. They'll likely wear away.

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    Re: Rode over some broken glass!

    Check your air pressure, if it's good on a daily basis, and the tears don't get worse, you'll be able to ride them out as HorizonXp mentions.


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    Re: Rode over some broken glass!

    ^^^ +1, so long as you're not leaking air, you have no problems. tears are in the tread part of tire, and not side wall. if if you're holding air pressure, then the cuts arent that deep and the rubber will eventually wear away anyways.
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