Originally Posted by
prj71
Nah. They work for a long time. Have left them on for years in the past with no adverse effects. After having patched a tire on a ride, I've left one of these patches on the tube. Eventually the tire wore out and had to be replaced and the patch was still working perfectly.
If you use too little glue, don't clean the tire properly, or allow moisture to get in between a vulcanized patch it will not hold. Plus the glue has a shelf life.
Nah
I have had them lose adhesion after a week riding in 110F temps
Usually, they are good for a few months. They are convenient and fast but not a good long term solution.
Put the cap back on tight. I get years out of mine.