Originally Posted by
MyRedTrek
According to the box it's a "carbon steel bead" but I noticed the bead clearly isn't as stiff as the other tires.
I went to walmart.com to see what you are referring to. For example:
Blackburn Mountain Bike Tire 26" x 1.75-2.25 - Walmart.com
"Carbon Steel bead allows you to fold and unfold the tire without damage"
So you should be fine. But just in case, save the receipt for your estate and/or heir(s).