signs that you need new tires?

[Nevada Sixx]

Hi,, i had the question earlier about why my bike may be kicking out to the left coming off jumps..
Could it be from my tire being too wore and not getting traction as i come off the jump? My tires are 2 years old and have about half the knobbie left on it.

Could this be the problem?
what are some signs of tires being worn?

thanks.

 

[YoTRacer158]

2 years old and only half worn? either your tires are made out of stone or you only ride once in a blue moon...signs of worn tires are rounded knobbies, knobbies breaking off, no knobbies left...

 

[redrider4]

Flip the rear tire and see if that helps! It'll save you some money, it's worth a shot.

 

[wayneg]

It also might pay to check your tyre pressure??

 

[Anssi]

Originally posted by Nevada Sixx
Hi,, i had the question earlier about why my bike may be kicking out to the left coming off jumps..
Could it be from my tire being too wore and not getting traction as i come off the jump?

Your tire would have to be worn in some wierd way to always kick out to the left (if that happens on several different jumps).

Check that the wheel is mounted straight and is straight and that your swingarm is straight and doesn't have too much play.