delaminated tread

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Permalink Reply by Lance Johnson on November 21, 2009 at 8:32am

I you don't mind me asking what is the tire? I've heard a few reports of a certain manufacturer having this same problem this year and I hear they are bein good about replacing defective tires. Basically that is what you have so I would treat it as such and not try to fix it yourself.

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Permalink Reply by Kiwimark on November 21, 2009 at 12:38pm

Just drop a little tubular glue underneath the tread to reglue the tread down. It's a common problem with Challenge tires. A dab of tubular glue is a simple fix. If it's a challenge tire I wouldn't worry about sending it back. Just glue the section back down.

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Permalink Reply by Echappe Equipment on November 29, 2009 at 6:37pm

I've warrantied a few Challenge tires this season with the same issue. They are very good about getting you a new tire if you can show where you purchased it (from a Challenge dealer) and include some photos and a sales receipt. Doing this will negate the need to send back your defective tire. A few weeks ago our US distribs were out and Challenge Europe sent two new white Grifo 32s over from Italy for a customer.

While I've warrantied a few, this doesn't mean they are bad tires. Of the hundred I've sold this season, four had delaminating issues. Its a great product, but subject to changing temperatures, handling during shipment and other various conditions that affect tires.

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