Originally Posted by
dygituljunky
Over the last few months, I've had two Michelin City (700x32c) tires rip at the sidewall allowing the innertube to push out and pop (sounding like a gunshot going off under the back of the bike).
Just something to keep in mind.
Check your brake pad alignment. Multiple sidewall rips near the bead, and that even looking trace-line of sidewall cut around the entire bead, is indicative of a poorly adjusted or worn down brake pad cutting into the tire.