Thread: 37c blowouts
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Old 06-29-16 | 01:28 PM
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TJohnson
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Bikes: '12 Scott Sub 10; '98 Spec. Fatboy

Originally Posted by BobbyG
I'm not an expert, but a few ideas popped in my head. I (also) think 95psi is high for 700x37 tires. I fill my 700x32s to only 85, and when they start to feel a little mushy, they're down around 65. On my old road bike, if I fill beyond 85psi, the front tire rubs the top of the fork. Any sort of heavy bump like a pothole or curb may bulge the tire up at the top and cause a blowout there. But your Scott Sub 10 doesn't look to have that issue. (It's a great looking bike and looks perfect for commuting!)

Another thought is that the Continental Sport IIs are just not tough enough. They may have too much compliance in the sidewall, and the tread may not be stiff enough. I don't mean you should get MTB Bike tires with aggeessive tread, but more robust road tires.

Of course I'm assuming that when you say "blow out" you mean the "Bang! PFweee!" kind. What do the innertubes look like afterwards? is it a tear, or a hole or something else?

It could also be that the rubber strip over the spoke crowns is not thick enough, and that the spokes are poking the innertube, especially when you're running such high PSI.

And finally, I also agree that there may be some funky relationship between the rim and the tire bead. I've had tires that are tight, and others that sit a little looser.
The last three have been tube pinches, the guy at the bike shop didn't have any other recommendations but was more of the perspective of "that's just the way of the road".
I'll certainly look at a different tire next time but the original is still going strong on the back and the front is near new.
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