Check to see if the tread rubber isn't separating from the casing at the bead. If it is, stop using the tire immediately.

Found this when checking the tires before I headed off for a road ride.



They are not supposed to be doing that, there are multiple spots that are like this that are bigger than the one in the picture.

That looks dangerous.

ack, i'll check when i got downstairs.. but i think mine are still good

How old is your tire?

6 months, not a skidder and take care of my equipment.

More reason for me to stick to Randos. I tried a thickslick and replaced it once the kevlar starting showing. Ride quality was a huge improvement with the Rando on the rear compared to the thickslick.

Going to see if I still have decent luck with serfas tires next.

Personally, I would contact Freedom/WTB.

I had a similar thing happen with a Schwalbe Durano Plus last year. I called them, e-mailed a pic of the tire and they sent me a free replacement, which I've had no trouble with.

Just sent an email. Keep fingers crossed.

Didn't you already have some trouble with a different set of ThickSlicks developing bulges or whatever?

Yep.

my old pair had cords coming off the edges of the tire, I could pull them off one by one. I think i have a picture

Jk, you cant see it

Not a good example. Everyone knows not riding your bike causes tires to dry rot.

K gorgeous(:

Hmm... to your credit, you do take some nice photos of your bikes.

Just get the German made Gatorskids

Destroyed a set of gator hardshells in less than 3 months.

So far I have gotten the cold shoulder.

Pretty common. Not a big deal. Not dangerous. Go out and ride your bike more.

Oh, and you're probably over inflating your tire. That separation is real common on Everwear's.

dan doesn't ride his bike enuf, thats for sure

He most likely doesn't know how to properly inflate his tires either.

Not over inflating. I check that stuff and kept them at 5 psi below the max psi.

Good looking out, but I've never had problems w/ their product.