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IamSpartacus
Oct 20, 14 20:01
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Just got some conti gp400s ll's from wiggle.
Upon opening this is what i have. Little spotfires of the casing seems to be coming apart? Am i right to assume i shouldnt mount this bastard and send it back for a refund or will this tire survive?
[URL=http://s1322.photobucket.com/...zps912902c7.jpg.html][/url]
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sharkbait_au
Oct 20, 14 20:33
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Would it ever give you a problem, I'm guessing probably not. Does it increase the odds of a failure, which could result in a harmful crash, I'm guessing definitely yes. I would get it replaced.
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Pantelones
Oct 20, 14 20:49
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Send it back, not even a debate.
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SummitAK
Oct 20, 14 20:55
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That looks like the bead not the casing! I've never seen this on a new tire before. I'd also suggest returning the tire(s).
Last edited by: SummitAK: Oct 20, 14 23:12
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IamSpartacus
Oct 20, 14 21:04
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Was one tire from a twin pack, the other is ok, but ill send em both back. I never had this before either
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LOW2000
Oct 20, 14 21:39
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That fiber has the look of Kevlar, which is what I believe the bead is on these tires, not something I'd want to mess with being damaged when it is subjected to 120+psi.
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Titanflexr
Oct 20, 14 22:36
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LOW2000 wrote:
That fiber has the look of Kevlar, which is what I believe the bead is on these tires, not something I'd want to mess with being damaged when it is subjected to 120+psi.

^^^^This. It's the kevlar bead....that tire is toast.
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