tyre scalloping?

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tyre scalloping?

Postby andy » Fri Dec 02, 2005 10:38 pm

Just got my ninja back from the mechanic & was told that my front bridgie is scalloped?is this from incorrect tyre pressure or the way u ride?looked ok to me but he should know,any tips????
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Postby mfzx6r » Fri Dec 02, 2005 10:42 pm

welcome to the club.
All my front tyre's have done it in the later stages of there wear.
They seem to sill grip the same till I change them so dont panic
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Postby I-K » Fri Dec 02, 2005 10:49 pm

Just a Kawasaki thing... all Kwakas work the front tyre hard, and that sort of wear pattern is the result.
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Postby aardvark » Sat Dec 03, 2005 8:06 am

I never had a problem when I ran my bridgestones, but the front Michelins do it.
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Postby Strika » Sat Dec 03, 2005 8:11 am

Tyres all scallop. Some more than others, but they all do it. It is a reaction of the rubber moving and pushing to the rear of the tread block, thus slightly raising it and making it wear quicker than the remainder of the tyre surface. Quite normal. Carry on! :wink:
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