Originally Posted by alex_t
Hello to all,
[snip] I believe it is because the side wall protection (where the rim is supposed to sit) was getting caught on the rim during inflation and totally destroying the side wall rigidity. I have not been able to test this theory yet because it was only discovered last week-end.[snip]
Alex
Alex,
I can't recommend any 26" tires, as we use only 700c's. However you might want to check that the brake pads (assuming you use rim brakes) are not rubbing the side walls of the tire(s). This can happen without your intervention as the brake pads wear. When this happens, mysterious side wall failures can occur. Just something to be aware of.