Repairing partial tire tear
08-28-21, 04:14 PM
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Repairing partial tire tear
I got a flat this morning. When I got home I checked the tire and found a little gash in it. It doesn't go all the way thru but it's reasonably deep. Can I put a proper rubber patch on it with rubber cement and call it good?
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08-28-21, 04:19 PM
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To me, the tire looks pretty well used and the cut is significant. Cannot tell if it goes into the cords, but I would probably trash that tire. If you want to attempt some kind of fix, I do not think a patch and glue is proper. Even if it holds and lasts, it's likely to cause a hop that would drive me crazy. It's your bike, your ride and your body. You decide.
08-29-21, 04:43 AM
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Thanks guys. I threw some shoo goo in the tear. I'll move the damaged tire to the back rim.
08-29-21, 07:09 AM
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Use a cyanoacrylic adhesive. Superglue or equal. Gel or liquid. Clean well with isopropyl alcohol first. Apply adhesive then Flatten the area so the split stays closed for a day. Shoe Goo will not last as long.
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08-29-21, 10:49 AM
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New tire no question they are much cheaper than medical expenses. I don't fool with tires that might be a problem too much going on with them to take chance.
08-29-21, 11:08 AM
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Just trash it and buy a new one. I don't mess with safety, especially with the only two things on my bike that touches the ground.
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Trash it. Don’t risk your life or serious injury to save $30.
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Because if you got a flat with this tire it would be more life-threatening than some other flat?
Better stay in bed.
Better stay in bed.
08-29-21, 02:04 PM
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The cords of the casing are where the strength is. So if they are damaged, then you've lost some amount of safe no matter what you do.
For the most part, the rubber material is just for traction and protecting the casing.
If the rubber was where the strength was, we'd be just riding on inner tubes.
For the most part, the rubber material is just for traction and protecting the casing.
If the rubber was where the strength was, we'd be just riding on inner tubes.
08-29-21, 03:51 PM
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The cords of the casing are where the strength is. So if they are damaged, then you've lost some amount of safe no matter what you do.
For the most part, the rubber material is just for traction and protecting the casing.
If the rubber was where the strength was, we'd be just riding on inner tubes.
For the most part, the rubber material is just for traction and protecting the casing.
If the rubber was where the strength was, we'd be just riding on inner tubes.
08-29-21, 05:20 PM
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If the tire case is still good, I'd use a glued tube patch on the inside of the tire as a more-or-less permanent boot. And I'd keep an eye on it to watch for avulsions and imminent failure. I've done that when a tire was cut during a ride and the tire was still fine weeks or months later.
BTW, don't Google "avulsion" unless you have a strong stomach.
BTW, don't Google "avulsion" unless you have a strong stomach.
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fast deflating flat on any downhill ??? bbrrrrr.... front or rear, ugly idea... of course, you only ride on closed courses... little bit O skin, will heal...
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