Tyre crease

[mythste]

So after work today I skipped along to halfords where I had pre-ordered some gator hard shells and I've come home to pop them on my wheels but I've noticed the bead seems to be a bit creased?

As per the picture below, and when inflated its not quite sitting on the rim like the rest of the wheel.

How terrible dangerous is this and should I be asking for a refund? Or is it the sort of thing that will ease out after a ride or two?

Thanks!

 

[rb58]

I think that'll be fine when it's seated in the rim. See what it's like once it's on and inflated.

 

[mythste]

I think that'll be fine when it's seated in the rim. See what it's like once it's on and inflated.

First time I did it there was a noticeable bulge and it wasn't sulitting right at all. Second time it slipped on like a glove... As far as I can see!

Just trying to gauge if this is "keep an eye on it" bad or "certain death" bad.

 

[screenman]

Who did you say you got it from?

It should be fine if it seats well and runs true.

 

[mythste]

Who did you say you got it from?

It should be fine if it seats well and runs true.

I had vouchers

 

[screenman]

I had vouchers

They all say that

 

[adamhearn]

Had a kink in the bead of a Gatorskin delivered [rolled up] from Ribble a long time back. With a bit of force I just unkinked it myself so that it looked better. Once on the rim it was (and remains) fine.

 

[Moodyman]

Inflate/deflate a couple of times, squeeze it in between inflation to make sure it's seated properly.

After 30-40 miles of riding it 'll settle into it's natural shape.

Mine were like that from Wiggle - must be the way they were hung up in the warehouse .