what would ya do with this tire?

R3awak3n · #1 05-21-2018, 09:23 AM

does not seem to be bulging out. would you ride it or toss it?

this tire has 200 miles at best, how do I go about getting a replacement? this is ridiculous. I think I am done with veloflex. They have been garbage to me. Ride great but flats, tons of cuts and now this...

AngryScientist · #2 05-21-2018, 09:27 AM

common site with veloflex tires. if it's not bulging i'd consider gluing a small boot to the inside and keep riding it.

Cicli · #3 05-21-2018, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by AngryScientist

common site with veloflex tires. if it's not bulging i'd consider gluing a small boot to the inside and keep riding it.

Yep. Glue a piece to a USPS mailing bag (Tyvek) to the inside and run it.

CDollarsign · #4 05-21-2018, 09:37 AM

I have some vittoria corsas with a similar situation. What kind of glue would use use to patch it from the inside?

AngryScientist · #5 05-21-2018, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CDollarsign

I have some vittoria corsas with a similar situation. What kind of glue would use use to patch it from the inside?

rubber cement, or tire vulcanizing fluid - same stuff you use to patch tubes....

Cicli · #6 05-21-2018, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CDollarsign

I have some vittoria corsas with a similar situation. What kind of glue would use use to patch it from the inside?

Barge Cement.

thegunner · #7 05-21-2018, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CDollarsign

I have some vittoria corsas with a similar situation. What kind of glue would use use to patch it from the inside?

the same rubber cement kind that come from patch kits

R3awak3n · #8 05-21-2018, 09:51 AM

but at 200 miles???? that is insane that this is happening. Can I get a warranty replacement on this?

thegunner · #9 05-21-2018, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by R3awak3n

but at 200 miles???? that is insane that this is happening. Can I get a warranty replacement on this?

good luck with that. schwalbe replaced my tires no problem, i never heard back from veloflex (same issue)

FlashUNC · #10 05-21-2018, 09:59 AM

That would go on trainer duty for me.

R3awak3n · #11 05-21-2018, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by thegunner

good luck with that. schwalbe replaced my tires no problem, i never heard back from veloflex (same issue)

blah, that is lame

velofinds · #12 05-21-2018, 10:37 AM

I've ridden way worse. My experience - take with a grain of salt, please - is that the bulge gets progressively worse instead of failing suddenly and catastrophically. Maybe I'm foolish and have been lucky, who knows.

grognaak · #13 05-21-2018, 10:47 AM

Which gumwall tires are worthy alternatives?

R3awak3n · #14 05-21-2018, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by grognaak

Which gumwall tires are worthy alternatives?

not sure but I have had good luck with vittoria corsa G+ but some people have had problems. To me, they have been a lot more robust that is for sure.

veloduffer · #15 05-21-2018, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by R3awak3n

does not seem to be bulging out. would you ride it or toss it?

this tire has 200 miles at best, how do I go about getting a replacement? this is ridiculous. I think I am done with veloflex. They have been garbage to me. Ride great but flats, tons of cuts and now this...

I don’t know if I would ride it. I would take into account if you’re easy on equipment, condition of the roads you ride on, etc.

If you do use it, I would use it on the rear tire. Using it on the front and it goes could be catastrophic.

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