Flat tire?

[GregE21]

I'm going away for a couple days and just noticed my brand new maxxis ignitor is flat. Haven't look at my bike for a few days, and don't have time to change it now.

Is it hurting the tire to be sitting flat for a few days???

 

[THATmanMANNY]

If it's folding bead - NO

If it's wire bead - YES

You probably have folding bead. Was it all rolled up when it was sold to you. If yes, then it's folding bead. You can't bend/fold wire bead. Well, you can but it's will mess the tire up.

 

[GregE21]

Thanks!! It is a folding bead. Didn't want to ruin a brand new tire...

 

[whtbread]

If it's folding bead - NO

If it's wire bead - YES

You probably have folding bead. Was it all rolled up when it was sold to you. If yes, then it's folding bead. You can't bend/fold wire bead. Well, you can but it's will mess the tire up.

On a different note...what is the difference in the 2 types of tires? Advantages/disadvantages?