Tyre a funny shape?
04-02-14, 04:28 PM
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Tyre a funny shape?
Without sounding too stupid, my rear tyre seems to be odd shape or have a bump in it?
When riding I can feel a subtle but noticeable enough bump, even on smooth ground. Is this a bad thing mechanically with any consequence? Or will it only serve as a minor annoyance? I'm planning to ride 70+ miles with some friends soon and wondered if this tyre would cope.
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When riding I can feel a subtle but noticeable enough bump, even on smooth ground. Is this a bad thing mechanically with any consequence? Or will it only serve as a minor annoyance? I'm planning to ride 70+ miles with some friends soon and wondered if this tyre would cope.
Cheers
04-02-14, 04:45 PM
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You should remove the tyre and looking on the inside at the cords , sound like they giving away or breaking and will end up as a blow out , so now would be a good time to replace it before it does . If need for the short term you can always boot the tire with pieces of old inter tube .
04-02-14, 04:51 PM
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A number of things could be wrong:
The bead might not be properly seated, which could lead to it blowing off the rim.
Internal cords between the tube and tread could be cut, allowing the tread to stretch more in that area and leading toward a sudden flat/blow out.
If ridden with low pressure or flat, the casing may be cut or compormised right along the bead, just in line with or inside the rim's edge. Which can also lead to a sudden blowout or loss of the tire from the rim.
In each of these situations it is advisable that you remove the tire and ascertain what the cause of your issue is before continuing.
In the case of the first instance, where the tire is simply not seated correctly, remounting the tire and ensuring the bead is properly seated is all that is neccessary.
In the other two cases, tire replace is generally warranted. In the case of cords being cut internally, but not effecting the bead area, a tire boot may be used to extend the life of the tire. There are arguements for and against this approach and it's suitability depends on the degree of damage and the life left in the tread.
Hope that helps,
The bead might not be properly seated, which could lead to it blowing off the rim.
Internal cords between the tube and tread could be cut, allowing the tread to stretch more in that area and leading toward a sudden flat/blow out.
If ridden with low pressure or flat, the casing may be cut or compormised right along the bead, just in line with or inside the rim's edge. Which can also lead to a sudden blowout or loss of the tire from the rim.
In each of these situations it is advisable that you remove the tire and ascertain what the cause of your issue is before continuing.
In the case of the first instance, where the tire is simply not seated correctly, remounting the tire and ensuring the bead is properly seated is all that is neccessary.
In the other two cases, tire replace is generally warranted. In the case of cords being cut internally, but not effecting the bead area, a tire boot may be used to extend the life of the tire. There are arguements for and against this approach and it's suitability depends on the degree of damage and the life left in the tread.
Hope that helps,
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You should remove the tyre and looking on the inside at the cords , sound like they giving away or breaking and will end up as a blow out , so now would be a good time to replace it before it does . If need for the short term you can always boot the tire with pieces of old inter tube .
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first thing i would inspect the tire to verify that it is seated properly in the rim. find the bump and check the bead there first. a couple of good reasons and fairly common reasons why a perfectly good tire will not be seated along the bead of the rim properly.
among them, tube under tire bead, rim tape misaligned, hung up valve stem...
among them, tube under tire bead, rim tape misaligned, hung up valve stem...
04-02-14, 05:07 PM
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Cheers for your suggestions guys, I will have a look at the tyre soon and if it needs sorting will get someone who knows what they're doing to fix it!
