Originally Posted by
larsalan
Now I notice a nick in it where I can see a fiber or thread whatever you wanna call it. It is right down the center line and I don't see any foreign object in there.
Brand new or after you rode on it? If it's brand new I agree with the folks who say to take it back. If you've already ridden on it, I'd say that's a normal road hazard.
FWIW, I never pay attention to small cuts in my tires and I'm still alive to write this. YMMV.