Riding on Gravel causes pitting in tires?

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Riding on Gravel causes pitting in tires?

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July 28, 2009 at 3:20 am #3210

SafetyFirst
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I heard that riding on gravel causes pieces of wear on the tire. Is this true? If so, that would explain the strange wear on my rear tire.

July 28, 2009 at 3:23 am #21006

Munch
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That depends on how jagged the gravel is and how aggressive you are on it.

July 28, 2009 at 3:50 am #21007

SafetyFirst
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Apparently I was too aggressive practising riding on a gravel road for a few miles. It was big pieces of rock. That’s the only thing I can think of.

July 29, 2009 at 1:45 am #21023

Amoryl
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doesn’t riding on ANY surface cause Tire wear?

July 29, 2009 at 4:10 am #21034

Munch
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tire wear yes….cuts and small gouges in tire…generally no
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