S SWHALEY Member Nov 7, 2001 8 0 Oct 24, 2002 #1 I am running a michilin m12 120/90-18 at 14 psi. 2001 mxc 200 about a foot of tire poped off both sides of the rim, twice :( has anyone else ever had this problem ?
I am running a michilin m12 120/90-18 at 14 psi. 2001 mxc 200 about a foot of tire poped off both sides of the rim, twice :( has anyone else ever had this problem ?
L Layton ~SPONSOR~ Aug 2, 2000 896 0 Oct 24, 2002 #2 Most likely the wires in the bead have broken. Throw it away because it will just come off again.
2 2001yz250 Member Mar 27, 2002 501 0 Oct 24, 2002 #3 Might want to make sure the tire is between the rim lock and the rim and not on top of the rim lock. Just a thought.
Might want to make sure the tire is between the rim lock and the rim and not on top of the rim lock. Just a thought.
C Chevalier Member Sep 3, 2001 52 0 Oct 25, 2002 #4 My brother had the same problem with a tyre, the bead was broken, hasn't happened since with different tyres. ;)
My brother had the same problem with a tyre, the bead was broken, hasn't happened since with different tyres. ;)
S SWHALEY Member Nov 7, 2001 8 0 Oct 25, 2002 Thread starter #5 Thanks for the info. I have ordered a new one
SFO LIFETIME SPONSOR Feb 16, 2001 2,001 1 Oct 25, 2002 #6 You can sometimes get a free tire from your rep if you return the tire with a broken bead wire.
A agitt73 ~SPONSOR~ May 11, 2000 1,078 0 Oct 25, 2002 #7 sounds like you have ridden on a flat for too long
L Layton ~SPONSOR~ Aug 2, 2000 896 0 Oct 26, 2002 #8 They can also break if the person mounting them doesn't do it properly. Not using any lube and forcing the bead on is the usual cause.
They can also break if the person mounting them doesn't do it properly. Not using any lube and forcing the bead on is the usual cause.