mecheng89 Posted June 26, 2017 Author Posted June 26, 2017 What pressure were they pumped to?On longer rides I only pump to 6 bar. For races I pump up to 6.5 - 7 bar. For yesterday's ride it was 6 bar.
mecheng89 Posted June 26, 2017 Author Posted June 26, 2017 Looking at the wear dimple in the tread, It looks like you have not cycled a lot in the last three months, probably under 500km?That kind of tear could (possibly but probably not) have been caused by the weight of the bike on the rim pushing against a flat tire (in storage) or a snake bit impact (more possible) against a rock/pavement and after pumping the tire a few times to 8 bar, it eventually tears. It is sad that such a failure occurred so early in the tire's life. Old tires (as in age not wear) do fail. As a mtb/runner type, I have lost a number of road tires due to them just perishing on the rim as a result of non use, so I know your painBang on. Moved onto the IDT when the chill hit. I never pump it that high. Road in the Souf, eish. I follow another group where I posted this exact same question and several people there have complained about exactly the same thing (UK based). Many of those have since moved on to other brands.
mecheng89 Posted June 26, 2017 Author Posted June 26, 2017 Thanks everyone for your input so far! Like I've said, I'm going to try claim warranty from CWC. Will keep y'all posted! If I am unsuccessful, what do peeps recommend? Should I use dedicated training tyres and dedicated racing tyres? Many people I know use Gatorskins and I know they are as tough as, well, 'gator skins!
Pure Savage Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 Thanks everyone for your input so far! Like I've said, I'm going to try claim warranty from CWC. Will keep y'all posted! If I am unsuccessful, what do peeps recommend? Should I use dedicated training tyres and dedicated racing tyres? Many people I know use Gatorskins and I know they are as tough as, well, 'gator skins! CWC warrantied mine very quickly. It was a week before the DC, so I had a sob story on my side.
Veebee Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 Thanks everyone for your input so far! Like I've said, I'm going to try claim warranty from CWC. Will keep y'all posted! If I am unsuccessful, what do peeps recommend? Should I use dedicated training tyres and dedicated racing tyres? Many people I know use Gatorskins and I know they are as tough as, well, 'gator skins! I have to bin 1 gp4000. I only use them for races, so not more than 1000km on them. Picked up a nice cut from the last Emperors race. I just see it as being part of cycling on sh!t south african roads. Hope you get sorted with the claim.
VolkAdik Posted June 28, 2017 Posted June 28, 2017 Side walls on GP4000S is its weakness. I am currently using my ex race day tyre after clipping a stone in Boukert Soenen 2017, on the back of my commuter for this exact reason. Its got a little bulge where its been patched. Done about 900km on it since.
mecheng89 Posted June 28, 2017 Author Posted June 28, 2017 Just an update: CWC want to see the tyre. I live in GP, so hoping to get it sent down in the next 2-3 weeks. Luckily I have spare!
FrikkieMeyer87 Posted June 28, 2017 Posted June 28, 2017 Conti's are pretty tollie in my experience. Well, at least the TLR MTB ones are. I've got a set at home that I just peeled off my Scott and replaced with proper TL Maxxis. Tread still looking lekker, but those TLR sidewalls look miff.
s14phoenix Posted June 28, 2017 Posted June 28, 2017 I have only had problems with Conti - so I don't trust them and am not surprised when they fail. Good luck with the change out. Hope they can help you with at least a swop out.
Veebee Posted June 28, 2017 Posted June 28, 2017 I have only had problems with Conti - so I don't trust them and am not surprised when they fail. Good luck with the change out. Hope they can help you with at least a swop out. what's your choice over the conti's ?
s14phoenix Posted June 29, 2017 Posted June 29, 2017 Schwalbe One. Been running them for almost a year. No punctures yet - including training and racing. (touch wood)
s14phoenix Posted June 29, 2017 Posted June 29, 2017 On the MTB I use Vittoria Barzo front and Saguaro rear on the 29er race bike and Magic Mary front and Rock Razor rear on the 27.5 fun bike. But I have had some bad luck with the Barzo to be honest... have had a couple of tyre fluid sprinklers with that one.
mecheng89 Posted August 31, 2017 Author Posted August 31, 2017 Just an update - claim was rejected. Conti claims 'under-inflation'. Last time I'm buying Contis!
Thomo Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 Just an update - claim was rejected. Conti claims 'under-inflation'. Last time I'm buying Contis!Got similar response when I had a blowout with car tyre. Contis are good, but so are many others.
Cyclewizz Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 Just an update - claim was rejected. Conti claims 'under-inflation'. Last time I'm buying Contis! Sorry to hear but you've learnt a valuable lesson: ride your bike all the time (no IDT)
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