Worse if the tire is easy to put on, then its as easy to blowoff.
For security, get a different rim or wheel set , that as a pronounced inner hook.
Continental uses Gator skin on the sidewall feature on many models
so saying gator skin is not a clue to which one you bought..
I guess it's a skinny race bike style high pressure tire..
Mine is a 559 -47 ,, or 26x1.75" size ,It's a travel contact, their loaded expedition touring tire.
Last edited by fietsbob; 12-18-10 at 05:07 PM.