Originally Posted by Avalanche325
It has nothing to do with the tire. That rim was so worn that it was weak. It is a good thing it failed when it did. You could have been going down a hill around a turn at some real speed. Don't be afaid of new armadillos. Be afraid of old worn out bike parts.
I agree. 115 psi puts the same force on the rim regardless of the brand of tire. The rim was worn out and ready to fail.