Is this a pinch flat?

royboy11
royboy11 Posts: 71
edited July 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
I've gotten pinch-flats (snake bite) before where you get 2 slits on either side of the tube. Lately however i've gotten a few flats where I have 2 pin holes instead. Is that the sign of a pinch flat still or would it more likely be thons etc in my tire?

I checked the tire and rim and everything looks ok.
Norco Sasquatch '07 - Parts?.. break'em and replace'em

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  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,703
    almost certainly.....

    put more air in the tyres
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • royboy11
    royboy11 Posts: 71
    I'm running them really hard in really rugged trails. I'm using the kenda nevegal tire which has thin side walls.
    Norco Sasquatch '07 - Parts?.. break'em and replace'em
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,703
    well...there your go then either get a tyre with a stronger sidewall, or an anti snake bite gizmo

    or learn to absorb bumps a bit better.... :P
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • royboy11
    royboy11 Posts: 71
    learn to absorb bumps... got it
    Norco Sasquatch '07 - Parts?.. break'em and replace'em

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