Can I/Should I ride on splitting/ripping tires?

Checked some other sources and it seems like these should have been replaced already but I have been riding on them daily for a couple months with no issue. 

Now, I am going on a 100 mile ride this weekend along the IPP & Fox River Trail with maybe 10-20 lbs of camping gear on my back rack and this is on my back tire.

I know a bike shop will tell me I need a replacement but I don't want to spend the funds on one unless this will inevitably cause a flat. It's whatever for riding around the city but different for this experience. 

Thoughts? Experience riding long distances on tires in this condition? 

Thanks for the help/guidance!

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Permalink Reply by Renee Patten on October 1, 2014 at 3:48am

Thanks everyone for the input! Looks like I will be getting a new one today, yay for credit cards. I'm thinking I'll keep this as a backup in case next time I 100% need a new one, I could ride again in the city on this and feel ok about it. 

Permalink Reply by Renee Patten on October 1, 2014 at 3:48am

Thanks for the note about Turin, going to go there 1st. 

Rich S said:

I would get a replacement tire. Looks like you're going to need to sooner or later so you'll spend the money anyway. And since you'll need to do that regardless then why take the chance? A few bike shops like Turin are having sales now so you can get a deal. My 2 cents 

Permalink Reply by Mike Schwab on October 1, 2014 at 4:10am

Cracks in the rubber are meaningless on the sidewall or the tread.  The cords are the main thing holding in tire pressure.  If you are worn down to the tread or the tire is bulging then you need to replace the tire.

Permalink Reply by Mike Schwab on October 1, 2014 at 4:12am
Permalink Reply by Jim Reho on October 1, 2014 at 8:41am

I'm with everybody else.  It's hard enough to survive on a bike without having to worry about your tires.  Even the tiniest bit of extra safety and security is worth it.  Why take chances on something this important?  

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