Originally Posted by
le mans
dayham! i always miss the juicy bits
anyway, if i recieved a new tyre like that.. i would expect a refund or an exchange, but if you have to pay for return postage, well, maybe put it down to experience, and forget about it [maybe fit it to an old rim, pump it up, let if sit for 3 years] buy tyres local that looks normal from now on, not deformed
We can't do that...we can't allow people send us crap, and expect us to be happy about it. It's just a wrong way to make money. Even if seller wants OP to pay for the shipping - they should agree that shipping cost will be refunded when the tire get back to the seller. OP also should leave appropriate feedback for this seller, to let him know the sale was not perfect, and to help others not to make the same mistake.
Here is how my wire bead tires are shipped. There are no zip ties, and plastic bag is the only thing that keeps tire in folded shape.
After unfolding it - it will not be round, but wire bead will not be kinked also.
