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Shan
Joined: 24 Jun 2005
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Location: Cache Valley
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| Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:39 pm Post subject: bulgy tire? |
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I just bought a fatty slick tire for my commuter bike. I picked it out of the "cheap" box at a local bike shop. $15
I got it on my rim and it's like it doesn't seal inside the rim all the way (this rim has fit same sized tires before just fine). As a result, some of my tube can be seen poking out the bulgy gap.
Is this my fault for buying a cheap slick? Should I take it back? How do you know it'll do this when it's just sitting there int he box?
The bulge is so bad I have to unhook my V-brakes and even then it still hits something on my brake. |
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tallsteve
Joined: 02 Dec 2005
Posts: 205
Location: Cedar Hills
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| Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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| I would take it back. Most reputable local bike shops would exchange it if you explain the problem (they want your repeat business). I buy a pair of semi-slicks every spring to put on my mtn. bike for some road riding. I've found that I can get buy with a decent mid grade semi-slick if it's made by a brand-name manufacturer like Continental. I think my last pair ran about $18 each. |
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Danno04
Joined: 12 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 1:10 am Post subject: |
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| I'll can give you mine Maxxis HookWorms for that price, they 2.5in. |
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greyhair biker
Joined: 04 Oct 2005
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Location: GreenRiver, Wy
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| Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 7:21 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds like the tires are made for a wider rim...something around a 2" wide, or a deeper rim wall with a more aggresive beadlock That, or the tires' beads have been wore from repeated removal. I'm guessing of course since I cant see them but take 'em back to the shop and get some different ones.
You should never have to do a drastic adjustment to the bike just to get the tires to work. |
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