Dunno about the flat spot and road-force concerns which may be OK or self-correct/easily balance (road-force machines are cool), but IMHO I'd be really concerned about that kinked tire bead. Looks damaged to me, as they have numerous steel wires inside the stiff bead casting when molded. The tire looks like somebody already damaged it with a tire iron or improper tire machine effort more than possible shipping damage. Being "a new tire" (and not cheap no-less), get another sent to you, as I doubt that kinked bead flaw will truly correct itself or even hold air for long--or perhaps be a pesky slow leaker for life. Just sayin' .... You deserve better. I have NEVER seen a new tire like that in a bike shop in 50+ years! (If you already had it mounted, let us know how it goes!) Amendment: the tire bead might be "massaged" back into round with a rubber mallet, and they might suggest that to you, but I don't know if I'd buy that. Flat spotted and kinked is NOT my idea of a new tire which one's life depends upon!
Quote from: Sgt Fury on Jun 17, 2020, 10:20:30 pmDunno about the flat spot and road-force concerns which may be OK or self-correct/easily balance (road-force machines are cool), but IMHO I'd be really concerned about that kinked tire bead. Looks damaged to me, as they have numerous steel wires inside the stiff bead casting when molded. The tire looks like somebody already damaged it with a tire iron or improper tire machine effort more than possible shipping damage. Being "a new tire" (and not cheap no-less), get another sent to you, as I doubt that kinked bead flaw will truly correct itself or even hold air for long--or perhaps be a pesky slow leaker for life. Just sayin' .... You deserve better. I have NEVER seen a new tire like that in a bike shop in 50+ years! (If you already had it mounted, let us know how it goes!) Amendment: the tire bead might be "massaged" back into round with a rubber mallet, and they might suggest that to you, but I don't know if I'd buy that. Flat spotted and kinked is NOT my idea of a new tire which one's life depends upon! That tire with the bent bead was sent back. I’ve still got the one that we couldn’t get mounted on the rim. If anyone coming to SERR Wants a challenge, I’ll bring it with me and you can have it.
Quote from: dukedomain on Jun 18, 2020, 06:43:52 pmQuote from: Sgt Fury on Jun 17, 2020, 10:20:30 pmDunno about the flat spot and road-force concerns which may be OK or self-correct/easily balance (road-force machines are cool), but IMHO I'd be really concerned about that kinked tire bead. Looks damaged to me, as they have numerous steel wires inside the stiff bead casting when molded. The tire looks like somebody already damaged it with a tire iron or improper tire machine effort more than possible shipping damage. Being "a new tire" (and not cheap no-less), get another sent to you, as I doubt that kinked bead flaw will truly correct itself or even hold air for long--or perhaps be a pesky slow leaker for life. Just sayin' .... You deserve better. I have NEVER seen a new tire like that in a bike shop in 50+ years! (If you already had it mounted, let us know how it goes!) Amendment: the tire bead might be "massaged" back into round with a rubber mallet, and they might suggest that to you, but I don't know if I'd buy that. Flat spotted and kinked is NOT my idea of a new tire which one's life depends upon! That tire with the bent bead was sent back. I’ve still got the one that we couldn’t get mounted on the rim. If anyone coming to SERR Wants a challenge, I’ll bring it with me and you can have it. Is the challenge riding all the way back home with a 240 Avon Cobra around your waist?
Quote from: Pir8 on Jun 19, 2020, 02:46:33 pmQuote from: dukedomain on Jun 18, 2020, 06:43:52 pmQuote from: Sgt Fury on Jun 17, 2020, 10:20:30 pmDunno about the flat spot and road-force concerns which may be OK or self-correct/easily balance (road-force machines are cool), but IMHO I'd be really concerned about that kinked tire bead. Looks damaged to me, as they have numerous steel wires inside the stiff bead casting when molded. The tire looks like somebody already damaged it with a tire iron or improper tire machine effort more than possible shipping damage. Being "a new tire" (and not cheap no-less), get another sent to you, as I doubt that kinked bead flaw will truly correct itself or even hold air for long--or perhaps be a pesky slow leaker for life. Just sayin' .... You deserve better. I have NEVER seen a new tire like that in a bike shop in 50+ years! (If you already had it mounted, let us know how it goes!) Amendment: the tire bead might be "massaged" back into round with a rubber mallet, and they might suggest that to you, but I don't know if I'd buy that. Flat spotted and kinked is NOT my idea of a new tire which one's life depends upon! That tire with the bent bead was sent back. I’ve still got the one that we couldn’t get mounted on the rim. If anyone coming to SERR Wants a challenge, I’ll bring it with me and you can have it. Is the challenge riding all the way back home with a 240 Avon Cobra around your waist? It could be if you can’t get it mounted on the rim!