Originally Posted by
SwtBadger
If accurate and it sounds right, that is the first time I heard why sidewall cuts are an issue. I always wondered how one gets a cut on the side wall unless they run right alongside something. I had my share of flats with cont 4000s, but never on the sides. Probably luck and local roads has a lot to do with it.
I had one time that that DEFINITELY happened and resulted in sudden catastrophic tire failure. Fortunately, I was riding with AG and maybe a mile or two from the car so she just fetched me. That’s why I like the bead-to-bead Kevlar tires for my morning training.