I ordered two new tires, or mantles I believe is what they’re called. One looked fine and I mounted it on my bike. The other one looks quite warped. It’s not soft but rather pretty sturdy, so I worry it wont sit correctly if I try to install it.

I’m a newb to this, first time I even changed a tube by myself. So let me know if I need to add more information.

Thanks!

Edit: thanks everyone! I’ll give it a try tomorrow.

  • @over_clox
    5•5 days ago

    I’d say that as long as the bead catches the rim all the way around, it should be fine. Assuming it’s still within the designed measurements, the rubber will settle in even and round out properly as you air it up.

    It could prove to be a slight hassle at first, just start with very low tire pressure in the tube, just enough to put pressure on the tire all the way around, yet low enough that you can adjust and manipulate it by hand until it settles evenly and balanced on the rim.

    I’d do that step with the rim mounted on the bike, so you can spin the tire and make sure it settles in evenly. Once you accomplish that, then go ahead and air it up to full pressure.

    If after all that, you still can’t get the tire properly mounted, then send that shit back. But it can’t hurt to at least try, I got a feeling it’s probably fine.