Close-up of damaged tire bead with exposed rusted steel wire aga…

Used tire purchased from and installed by Tires and More for Less in NE Minneapolis on 03May2016, pic05. While the flat tire was in the trunk of my car, I looked for a leak. I heard a loud hissing when I'd press the tire, and noted a severe warp at the bead along a 3-inch length. I pushed the sidewall with my hand and clearly saw the tire bead was terribly damaged at the innermost ID, with cord showing through the damaged black rubber. This is where the hissing sound came from.

Owner caption May 2016 · Photo 442 of 455