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Will replace the tire as soon as possible. I have been using this bike for commuting for more than two years. Only a few months ago had I started going on long rides for fun. I bought the bike used though, so I can't be responsible for all the worn. Thanks, though :D Looking forward to worn out the new set of tires.
– A. Jahin
Commented Nov 8, 2020 at 2:39
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-1: There is no way you can know for certain the tire WILL explode and the OP WILL loose control and then crash. Replacing those statements of certainty with statements of possibility would make this a reasonable answer. ('WILL' is reserved for paying taxes and dieing)
– mattnz
Commented Nov 8, 2020 at 2:48
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@mattnz I chose that wording to discourage OP from trying to push it. Inevitably, if you keep riding a tire in that condition, it WILL indeed blow - you’ll simply have no tire left. Controlling a blowout is extremely difficult, and it would be extremely foolish to rely on whatever slim chance of controlling the bike you would have. Beware of the Dunning-Kruger effect.
– MaplePanda
Commented Nov 8, 2020 at 7:05
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All I am asking is you tone down the dogma and ensure your answer is factually correct. If we allow assertions of fact to go unchallenged without reference, then we become just another "Yahoo answers" with the same credibility problem, just add the word 'likely'.
– mattnz
Commented Nov 8, 2020 at 8:52
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I agree with @mattnz. I've had 2 blowouts, including one on the front, and a couple of instant punctures. I've never come off as a result.
– Chris H
Commented Nov 8, 2020 at 9:22

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