Originally Posted by bikenh

The problem I always have is right where the bead connects to the sidewall of tire. It always cuts through right there, front or rear wheel. What I always notice is the same thing. First I notice the bumpiness of the ride...simply the tire isn't being nice and round anymore do to the 'stitching' coming undone right where the bead connects to the sidewall. Then when I take a look at the tire I see the tire sidewall is 'peeling' from the bead. The rubber on the outside of the sidewall is coming loose from the bead. The next thing I know, typically within a week or so it completely cuts through and I end up with a flat and then a new tire.