Today was an unusual day... as I headed down the Interstate at about 70 mph, I had a sensation similar to a tire following a groove where there was none. Next I start hearing a rumbling sound similar to a worn out bearing. Then the handling was becoming very strange with steering input to the handle bars seemingly ignored by the machine. By now I realized I had a flat rear tire and had gotten over to the shoulder. Fortunately there was an exit ramp so I got off freeway to a surface street. At very slow speed, I found the tire was staying on the bead so I limped on home almost another mile. I arranged to have the NT hauled to the tire store for replacement.
As the title states this tire is a Road 5 Trail which as I understand was actually purposed for heavier adventure machines. I feel this contributed to the beads staying in place on the wheel while I limped home - stiffer sidewalls? The cause of the flat is unknown due to arriving at the shop for pickup right at closing time and no comment was made on the repair order. When I made the original purchase, I opted for road hazard insurance, and this time it payed off for me. I have a new tire installed and I'm back in action. Hope this tire will be able to show me what mileage I will get when replacement is due to tread wear out.
As the title states this tire is a Road 5 Trail which as I understand was actually purposed for heavier adventure machines. I feel this contributed to the beads staying in place on the wheel while I limped home - stiffer sidewalls? The cause of the flat is unknown due to arriving at the shop for pickup right at closing time and no comment was made on the repair order. When I made the original purchase, I opted for road hazard insurance, and this time it payed off for me. I have a new tire installed and I'm back in action. Hope this tire will be able to show me what mileage I will get when replacement is due to tread wear out.
