Hi!
I just bought a good set of used tires (Pirelli sotozero) for my X1. I noticed that one of them is damaged on the inside near the bead, which was probably hurt during a previous unmount. A guy I know who owns a tire shop told me the tire is still good and this kind of damage on the inside lip sometimes happen during unmounting (specially with RFT since they are more stiff).
Anybody experienced something similar? Are your tires in mint condition after unmounting or its normal that some chunks go away in the process?
I personally bought winter rims to avoid potential mounting damage each year. The lady I bought the set from was swapping tires each winter.
Here's a picture:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/robhhzxdhs...57.35.jpg?dl=0
Any input is welcome !