Originally Posted by
madpogue
This is why you always "index" the tire so a particular part of the brand name is at the valve, and always have the brand on the same side. (Some say right side is "orthodox", I've always done left.) Makes it much easier to match blowout location with corresponding location on the tire or rim.
+1 I always mount tires in the exact same position every time. Label on the drive side of the bike, centered on the stem. Then I can quickly locate the spot of the flat versus my rim and tire.
