Originally Posted by
Sblumenstock
We don’t normally work on the bike ourselves but it’s a long weekend and we wanted to ride. The tire was low yesterday and we added more air but within the maximum PSI listed on the tire. We went on a short ride yesterday with no problems. This morning we heard a unusual noise and noticed that the tire was bulging making it look more like a snake on the part of the tire that hits the pavement. It appears fine next to the rim. We let some air out but it still has a bulge although not as pronounced. Any suggestions?
IF the bead was seated properly AND the tire didn't go flat, the cords have failed and you need a new tire.
Note you are resurrecting a 9+ year old post-