Will this be ok?

funkydisciple
funkydisciple Posts: 65
edited July 2017 in MTB workshop & tech
Hey Peeps,

Got new marathon plus tyres for my bike. Noticed that one of the tyres on the inside had a slight tear in it. perhaps about an inch. I have fitted the tyres on, pumped it up and the tyre becomes slightly bent. when you spin the wheel you can see where the tyre bends and then goes straight. I've been out riding for about 4 miles to test it and it seemed fine. just worried about a blowout.

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can you guys let me know if it would be ok?

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  • Uber_Pod
    Uber_Pod Posts: 110
    If a brand new tyre had an obvious tear/flaw in it, I'd take it straight back rather than fit it and cross my fingers.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Not sure what you mean by a tear, but if the casing is split, it will probably cause a blowout as just the rubber will be holding the tube/pressure in.

    I wouldn't ride it.
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  • swod1
    swod1 Posts: 1,639
    best exchange the tyre for a replacement, its not worth injuring yourself if the tyre did blowout.
  • funkydisciple
    funkydisciple Posts: 65
    hey guys, thanks for the replies. I contacted wiggle and they sent a replacement. hate it when you wait for something a while and then got to wait again for it to come through. thanks again :)

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