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This is still my question! I don't mind if it's going beyond where it needs to. I'm worried about turning on a tyre where the rubber gives way.

I guess it's also more prone to punctures there.

I've emailed wiggle to ask for a replacement. Still waiting on a response.

My 1st gen Horizons were like that and I bought 2nd hand and I did about 2k miles on them, literally rode into the ground. All good. I think its just visual imperfection.

I haven't checked mine yet, they're on the bike anyway. I don't think that slightly uneven rubber, which actually extends further than the tread, is going to be an issue when railing 36c tyres round corners

Simple solution, don't lean.

I don't think that slightly uneven rubber, which actually extends further than the tread, is going to be an issue when railing 36c tyres round corners

To be clear, I'm talking about rubber not extending far enough. When I turn I'll be on tyre that rapidly switches between surfaces (gumwall and rubber).

Sorry, realised there's two separate people with two issue here. Just saw the video you posted, I had a Schwalbe Lugano that did exactly that, carcass failed on the first ride and bulged over to one side exactly like that. Wiggle replaced it immediately.

Cool - I'll avoid riding on it for now and wait a couple of more days to hear back.

About the WTB tyres from Wiggle:
I bought a pair too and they have the same issue as shown by other forumers here.
I think the "big discounted price" should not mean they are craply made.
I will raise a complaint with mamawiggle.

I've got similar issues on mine - uneven tread. Haven't mounted yet though.

I wonder if it's a QC thing, I shared the deal with some friends & the general experience seems very mixed.

Keep us updated on what Wiggle say.

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I was going to return mine when I saw the comments here but the cost to return them is half the cost of the pair so I'll lob them in a box for future use or donate them to a mate

You can always return them when you're returning something else to Wiggle (if that's ever the case) Just select ASDA and don't pay any return fees, and chuck the tires and return slip along with whatever you're actually returning in the package. You have 365 days from the date of purchase (or delivery?) so I'm sure you can find something.

Wiggle refunded me the money which, awkwardly, is a bit of a pain (I'd rather have been sent a replacement). Now I have one mismatched tyre which I paid for but am not sure I'll be using.

^ although having just seen that, may return it as well.

IRL? I don’t know.
On IG, definitely.

If you're looking for a mountain bike and have three grand lying about then this is a pretty good discount
https://www.komking.de/sale/Santa-Cruz-5010-Carbon-C-S-kit

Can only be ridden in Surrey though.

Yes, warranty void otherwise.

It’s not for riding in Surrey it’s for parking outside the village store in Peaslake

That’s a lot of biek.

Not sure if bargain , but a rare site on Danish classifieds

Speedvagen rugged frameset

https://www.dba.dk/speedvagen/id-1067476414/?utm_source=copylink&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android_share_listing

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IMO it would have been close to a bargain if it was less than half the price.

I dunno... Considering what it costs from new i think the price is ok. For someone with a hard-on for this sort of bike (and the right height). Let's see how fast it sells.

I haven't checked mine yet, they're on the bike anyway

Seems I got lucky, checked them and they're absolutely fine

I missed out on the bargain Exposure offer and am not too fussed about wonky rubber application so I'd happily take a pair off you / @GideonPARANOID / @Albb / @atz / anyone else up for passing a pair on?

Happy to sell them on.

I'm in the same boat. So if anyone else [ @GideonPARANOID / @Albb / @atz ] has any that they want to get rid of after @fox gets a set PM me.

One of mine is, I think, probably unsafe (and if not, it's just going to fall apart). So not doing anything with that. Happy to pass on the other for cost if anyone wants one. If not I'll hang on to it as a spare.