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I have the stock Bridgestone BT020 tires on my FZ6. I have noticed a fair number of small cuts in the tread of the tires - 20 in rear, 10 in front. The cuts are about 1/4" wide and probably about 1/8" to 1/4" deep (still within the raised tread material).
I am not worried about these cuts; I am just amazed at how prolific they are. My guess is they are originating from gravel that I deliberately ride on (I like to practise slow speed maneuvers on gravel as a safety exercise).
My questions are:
1) How common are such superficial cuts with you guys?
2) Are other brands of tires less prone to cutting (ie: touring tires, but then they would be less sticky: yes/no)?
3) Aside from the obvious precautions, should riding on gravel roads be absolutely avoided?
I am not worried about these cuts; I am just amazed at how prolific they are. My guess is they are originating from gravel that I deliberately ride on (I like to practise slow speed maneuvers on gravel as a safety exercise).
My questions are:
1) How common are such superficial cuts with you guys?
2) Are other brands of tires less prone to cutting (ie: touring tires, but then they would be less sticky: yes/no)?
3) Aside from the obvious precautions, should riding on gravel roads be absolutely avoided?