5 months old Brompton P line with Continental Urban tires with approx 600 miles. Rear tire deflated with a loud pop at modest speed. I feel I may be able to save the inner tube with a patch, but can I reuse this tire at all? Is this a normal failure for a relatively new tire?
by lebmonk
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Nope it’s dead. And just replace the tube it’s not worth the time and chance of failure.
She’s toast
Even if there is a way to fix it (although I don’t believe so), it isn’t worth it. It’ll be a weak fix no matter what, and now you’ll have a risk to it. Best case scenario you’ll have a few more hundred miles out of it. Worst case is you’re now stranded and maybe fall from the bike and hurt yourself. EIther way you’ll have to get a new tire and tube for it. Tubes aren’t expensive. I’m sure tires aren’t as well (compared to the potential of a crash of course)
You can’t be serious. It’s 100% trash. The tire and the tube. TRAAAAASH. Come on, man.
And no it’s not normal at all. Sometimes you get a lemon.
I’ve had that happen when the brake pads are adjusted too high and rub on the tyre when braking. Have a look at their position when the brakes are engaged.
https://preview.redd.it/8liotiyxs92f1.jpeg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=08c7194010c3a8880f960a75010101cb58281696
I’d patch the tube if it were any closer to the valve stem it would be harder to repair.
Tire is dead.
If by salvage you mean throw it in the bin and buy a new one yes you can.
It looks like rim brake or curb damage? Are the pads on the rim brakes clear of the tyre while engaged? If you don’t have a rim brake, it’s likely curb damage? I’d replace it. But fix the issue. Adjust the brake clearance or avoid curb approach at shallow angles.
That tire is done.
Cooked. Condolences 🫡
Make a [chair](https://youtube.com/shorts/SlDydxjRoxI) out of it