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Old 05-21-12, 11:48 AM
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Blown Tube Question

I was out on a ride yesterday when my front tube blew, it caused my tire to come out of the clincher wheel.

My question is this: Should I replace the tire? Is it possibly comprised since being blown off of the rim? I have changed tubes and re-inflated and it seems fine so far, I just don't want to ride on a wheel that has been weakened.

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Originally Posted by errodr
I was out on a ride yesterday when my front tube blew, it caused my tire to come out of the clincher wheel.

My question is this: Should I replace the tire? Is it possibly comprised since being blown off of the rim? I have changed tubes and re-inflated and it seems fine so far, I just don't want to ride on a wheel that has been weakened.

Thanks!
Inspect the tire but you should be fine. Happened to one of the guys I was riding with on Saturday. We replaced the tube and kept on riding like nothing ever happened.
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Yep. As long as the casing and bead are intact, and there's no bulging once installed, it should be ok.
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This usually happens because the tube was under the bead.
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Originally Posted by popeye
This usually happens because the tube was under the bead.
Oh, interesting. I did not know that. Thanks for the help!
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