Tyres from wiggle

[livpoksoc]

I just ordered two new tyres from wiggle & they've arrived coiled, held by cable ties & I'm a little concerned they've bent the rim. I've not bought tyres online before so not sure what to expect.

I'll leave them out overnight to see if they uncoil, but does anyone know if this is standard way to post beaded tyres, or have wiggle made a hiccup?
Cheers

 

[ianrauk]

They will be fine once you put them on the wheels.

 

[biggs682]

they should be fince once fitted and blown up , this is 1 reason why i started buying tyres from my lbs

 

[livpoksoc]

Cheers chaps, I'll fit them & see what happens.

 

[the_mikey]

The pressure of the innertube when pumped up will be more than enough to push them back into shape.

 

[adamhearn]

I was amazed how small the box was for 2* 32c Gatorskins from Ribble. They also used a cable tie pulled so tight that the bead was kinked. A bit of manhandling and a couple of days left to reshape and I've not had any issue.

 

[avalon]

That's the standard way to carry spare tyres when touring. It will straighten out when you fit it on the rim.

 

[jdtate101]

That's why they're called folding tyres...

All perfectly normal.

 

[ianrauk]

That's why they're called folding tyres...

All perfectly normal.

He said they are beaded tyres in his post.

 

[jdtate101]

He said they are beaded tyres in his post.

My bad...

 

[I like Skol]

I've bought tyres from Chain Reaction in the past and they turned up rattling around in a bl**dy big box so no complaints from me. As has been said, once mounted on a rim and inflated I am sure the OP's tyres will be just fine.

 

[Kies]

I bought beaded rubino vittorias from wiggle and they arrived in a big box. Wonder if that will change?

 

[buggi]

When i've bought from wiggle they sent them uncoiled, in a box. I'm sure they'll be fine once you get the tube in and pump up the pressure.

 

[livpoksoc]

I bought beaded rubino vittorias from wiggle and they arrived in a big box. Wonder if that will change?

That's what I expected - a bloody big box, but no such thing! Will see what happens when I fit them

 

[guitarpete247]

My old lbs used to roll tyres like this so they were easier for me to carry on the bus. So as others have said, there will not be a problem.