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Sprockethead · 02-18-2007, 09:14 PM

Hi All,

Don't know if this is a common occurance, but after today's ride, I noticed the knobs on my tire coming off. I took a small 2 ft drop onto an off piste landing and my rear tire burped. Stan's goop squirted all over the place. I didn't think much of it since tire burping is fairly common. But when I got home, I noticed the side knobs tearing off. The tire is a Nevegal 2.35 DTC. I'm guessing the rubber is separating from where the hard and soft compound meet. Is this a warranty repair item or should I just suck it up and get a new tire? I'm running the tires tubeless with Stans which I believe according to Kenda is not recommended. Also, there are no blisters on the tire.

dstepper · 02-18-2007, 09:23 PM

So far OK on mine, but yes knobs comming off...common occurance. That granite is unforgiving.

SAR_boats · 02-18-2007, 09:45 PM

I have never heard of that, I think you have a defective one

dstepper · 02-18-2007, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAR_boats

I have never heard of that, I think you have a defective one

If you follow the Turner Board on MTBR, Nevs once were the tire of choice for Team Sanchez (St. George)...until the sheading knob problem. Knob problems with Nevs seem to pop up when you ride alot of square edged rocks.

CalEpic · 02-19-2007, 06:03 AM

I've heard of it but never had it happen to me personally on a Nevegal. I did have that problem with a Blue Groove but by that time the tire was worn down anyway.

As for warranty, They'll most likely pro-rate it but it never hurts to ask.

BTW, I just switched from a Nevegal on my 5 Spot to Maxxis High Roller 2.3 and I'm really liking it. Easier tire I've ever converted with Stan's.

TURNERob · 02-19-2007, 06:54 AM

Nevegals are out of style anyway Andy, time to move onto to something better

guero · 02-19-2007, 09:02 AM

Kenda wont warranty a tire that has had tire sealant used in it. They have a disclaimer on the packaging.

Mudd · 02-19-2007, 10:06 AM

I've had that happen too. Time to replace them!

Kid A · 02-19-2007, 10:42 AM

that sux. never had same issue with mine. You running real low pressure?

Geronimo · 02-23-2007, 10:39 AM

I've seen alot of pics on mtbr of nevy's with the knobbies tearing off. I tried one anyhow. My knobbies ripped off as well. Kenda won't warranty Your tire after stans.

tkblazer · 02-23-2007, 10:44 AM

i'm with Kid A, never had problems with the knobs falling off. i run standard tubes at around 30-35 psi.

Sprockethead · 02-23-2007, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kid A

that sux. never had same issue with mine. You running real low pressure?

I don't think so, I ran the rear tires between 32-35 psi.

tkblazer · 02-23-2007, 01:00 PM

guess you're just railing those turns too hard dood!

mtnbikej · 02-25-2007, 10:10 AM

Straight from the Kenda website:

ATTENTION KENDA VALUED CUSTOMERS
KENDA DOES NOT ENDORSE THE USE OF ANY FLUID BASED SEALANT PRODUCTS IN KENDA TUBE TYPE OR TUBELESS TYPE TIRES. USE OF ANY FLUID BASED PRODUCT IN KENDA TIRES WILL BE AT YOUR OWN RISK AND WILL VOID ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS.

THANK YOU!
Kenda Management

Man blong Gaua · 04-29-2008, 10:01 PM

My second ride on my yeti575 I was out bunny-hopping parking stops when I scraped one w/the rear Nevegal..ripped one of the middle tread blocks off and the inner tire threads w/it! After reading of these issues I am wishing I had taken it back to my sponsor store to replace. Although I understand the Kenda disclaimer it is also not an excuse for the tires to be falling apart. I could hit that parking stop (and have) with much cheaper and softer tires without any incident.

richie_rich · 04-29-2008, 10:09 PM

Good tire or bad tire, something like that should never happen...that is a definite defect.

sheclimbs · 04-29-2008, 10:37 PM

Just noticed a missing knob on my front nev last weekend.

allison · 04-30-2008, 07:04 AM

How long have you been riding it?

kev · 04-30-2008, 07:33 AM

Yeah used to happen to me all the time when I was riding East Coast Rocks.

dstepper · 04-30-2008, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheclimbs

Just noticed a missing knob on my front nev last weekend.

That probably happened when you hit that rock on Silver Moccasin and went OTB. Here is a pic of the rock that Lynn went OTB on.

Dean

02-18-2007, 09:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sprockethead STR Veteran	Nevegal Tire Knobs coming off Hi All, Don't know if this is a common occurance, but after today's ride, I noticed the knobs on my tire coming off. I took a small 2 ft drop onto an off piste landing and my rear tire burped. Stan's goop squirted all over the place. I didn't think much of it since tire burping is fairly common. But when I got home, I noticed the side knobs tearing off. The tire is a Nevegal 2.35 DTC. I'm guessing the rubber is separating from where the hard and soft compound meet. Is this a warranty repair item or should I just suck it up and get a new tire? I'm running the tires tubeless with Stans which I believe according to Kenda is not recommended. Also, there are no blisters on the tire.

02-18-2007, 09:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	So far OK on mine, but yes knobs comming off...common occurance. That granite is unforgiving. __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

02-18-2007, 09:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
SAR_boats Hurtin'	I have never heard of that, I think you have a defective one __________________

02-19-2007, 06:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
TURNERob I need a tow truck ASAP	Nevegals are out of style anyway Andy, time to move onto to something better __________________ Cal Clinkie: Now that I'm older I don't think I'll buy another bike without a kickstand. Arrrkelly: Couldn't you freaks have found a slightly less obvious spot to drink and act retarded?

02-19-2007, 09:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
guero thats hot.	Kenda wont warranty a tire that has had tire sealant used in it. They have a disclaimer on the packaging. __________________ turneROB: is Nambo going or riding his fag road bike?

02-19-2007, 06:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
CalEpic STR Moderator	I've heard of it but never had it happen to me personally on a Nevegal. I did have that problem with a Blue Groove but by that time the tire was worn down anyway. As for warranty, They'll most likely pro-rate it but it never hurts to ask. BTW, I just switched from a Nevegal on my 5 Spot to Maxxis High Roller 2.3 and I'm really liking it. Easier tire I've ever converted with Stan's.

02-19-2007, 10:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mudd Don't be a Markus!	I've had that happen too. Time to replace them! __________________ "Hesitation is the Mother of Failure!" ~ Santa Cruz VP-Free, Santa Cruz V-10, Santa Cruz Roadster ~

02-19-2007, 10:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
Kid A RRRRRR UUUUUUU Readyyyyyy	that sux. never had same issue with mine. You running real low pressure? __________________ RIP: Taco Tuesday Funky Bunch Calling all Freaks -> http://www.socaltrailriders.org/foru...funkathon.html

02-23-2007, 10:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
Geronimo Need......More.....Fiber!	I've seen alot of pics on mtbr of nevy's with the knobbies tearing off. I tried one anyhow. My knobbies ripped off as well. Kenda won't warranty Your tire after stans. __________________ http://www.ronpaul.com/

02-23-2007, 10:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
tkblazer Speakin' Tha Truth	i'm with Kid A, never had problems with the knobs falling off. i run standard tubes at around 30-35 psi. __________________ Bananaseat: i'm hitting it on a regular basis

02-23-2007, 01:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
tkblazer Speakin' Tha Truth	guess you're just railing those turns too hard dood! __________________ Bananaseat: i'm hitting it on a regular basis

02-25-2007, 10:10 AM	#14 (permalink)
mtnbikej Warrior Society Member	Straight from the Kenda website: ATTENTION KENDA VALUED CUSTOMERS KENDA DOES NOT ENDORSE THE USE OF ANY FLUID BASED SEALANT PRODUCTS IN KENDA TUBE TYPE OR TUBELESS TYPE TIRES. USE OF ANY FLUID BASED PRODUCT IN KENDA TIRES WILL BE AT YOUR OWN RISK AND WILL VOID ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS. THANK YOU! Kenda Management __________________ http://www.switchbackcyclery.com http://warriorssociety.org

04-29-2008, 10:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
Man blong Gaua Bike's Eye View	My second ride on my yeti575 I was out bunny-hopping parking stops when I scraped one w/the rear Nevegal..ripped one of the middle tread blocks off and the inner tire threads w/it! After reading of these issues I am wishing I had taken it back to my sponsor store to replace. Although I understand the Kenda disclaimer it is also not an excuse for the tires to be falling apart. I could hit that parking stop (and have) with much cheaper and softer tires without any incident. __________________ Peace, family, bikes, and waves make a beautiful life.

04-29-2008, 10:09 PM	#16 (permalink)
richie_rich Dusty Dirt Devil	Good tire or bad tire, something like that should never happen...that is a definite defect. __________________ SHEDEVIL: "Haven't you ever seen me grab my crotch going downhill?" "The world is small and the trails are smaller, so when you see another biker smile and wave, you never know who you might meet."

04-29-2008, 10:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
sheclimbs S.N.T.H.	Just noticed a missing knob on my front nev last weekend. __________________ It is okay to have butterflies in your stomach. Just get them to fly in formation.

04-30-2008, 07:33 AM	#19 (permalink)
kev vincit qui patitur	Yeah used to happen to me all the time when I was riding East Coast Rocks. __________________ Present suffering is not enjoyable, but life would be worth little without it. The difference between iron and steel is fire, but steel is worth all it costs. Single Minded Endurance

04-30-2008, 07:04 AM	#18 (permalink)
allison Gone ridin'	How long have you been riding it? __________________

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