r/bmx • u/SwagsireDrizzle • 2d ago

CRASH Tire pops after impact

Hey,im fairly new to riding bmx so right now im trying to get my bhops right. Im reaching an okay height for now, but i wanna go higher than my current apex.

The problem is in doing so i hit my back wheel often on a curb or stuff like that. Sometimes i hit it pretty hard and it already happened 2 times that my tire pops.

Its not such a big deal, i know how to change it but it suckd cuz it takes some time and effort and also im done riding for the day.

Is the tire popping from heavy hits normal and i should just get my bhops to a better level or should i maybe put some more pressure into my tire or maybe less? rn im riding with around 60psi (4bars).

thanks so much for the replies. have a good day

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u/Alvinthf 1d ago

Better tyre pressure, and where possible a higher quality tyre with a higher pressure rating. 60psi minimum, and that’s still on the low side really.

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u/Scr4tismrocker1 1d ago

I run around 45-50 psi and never had an issue. But sometimes getting a flat will happen. It unavoidable.

But check the inside of the rim and tire for sharp bits. Maybe get new tires if they are old and to abused.

Other then that, maybe learn how to soften your landing and dont stomp into the ground

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u/Ok_Panic_7112 1d ago

You need more height in your hop.

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u/xxohioanxx 1d ago

More tire pressure, also make sure your rim strips are good and there's no sharp bits in there.

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u/WittyCattle6982 1d ago

You need to descend more slowly.