cut in new tyre, what to do (picture included)

diarmuid

I have a new set of Vittoria Rubino Pro Tech tires on my bike and after a relatively short time I have a cut on the tyre. I haven't punctured from it yet but am wondering if I should change the tyre or stick some super glue in it or what?

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Any opinions?

Slow Downcp

Depends how deep, but superglue's gotta be worth a try (and carry and extra spare tube just in case)

markos1963

Blimey I've had loads of them on my tyres, don't worry too much just deflate the tyre and run some superglue into the gap, push together and hold for a minute or two. Leave to dry for a while before pumping then go for a short spin, if it opens up then the tyres shot but usually it holds for ages.

brucey72

It depends how deep the split is although it does look quite a long split too.

As someone has already suggested try superglue. I use it on small but deep splits under 5mm but anything over 1cm I would personally replace the tyre. I am reluctant to risk my safety for the sake of a £20 tyre for the same reason I replace inner tubes if I puncture.

Also if you do use the superglue method make sure you buy a decent one as from personal experience these tend to be more flexible than the cheap "own brand" ones...........loctite seems to work well