Sidewall Damage - Rideable Yes or No?

Coach H

Noticed last night that I have taken a 3-4mm scallop out of the sidewall of a Michelin Krylion Carbon. The braiding is showing but it has not gone through. What do people think, is this OK to ride or not? It would be a shame to ditch it as I have only put about 600 miles into it. Opinions please would be great.

Meds1962

Seems a waste if the hole isn't right through the casing but I doubt if anyone will tell you outright to keep using it.

I got a hole about 8mm accross in the side wall of a pro race 2 after less than 200 miles. I stuck a large pucture repair patch (the thicker type), on the inside to stop the tube bulging through and patched it outside with araldite. It's been OK for probably 1500mls+ of commuting and club runs but you've got to decide whether the extent of the damage is worth the risk of a blow out say on a fast descent or in a group on a busy road.

keef66

sounds like the kind of thing a tyre boot would be perfect for

ride_whenever

tyre boot or duct tape on the inside, couple it with regular inspections to make sure it isn't getting any worse...

fnegroni

ride_whenever wrote:

tyre boot or duct tape on the inside, couple it with regular inspections to make sure it isn't getting any worse...

Bottom line, IMHO, replace it.

rhyko7

sew it back together

i use metal thread and it seemingly lasts forever and thats on the tread!

redddraggon

Show us a pic

Smokin Joe

You're going down a hill at 40mph+ and you get a blowout....suddenly the cost of a new tyre doesn't seem that important anymore.

Coach H

Well replaced the tyre last night and although the damage hadn't gone past the braiding you could see the spot on the inside of the tyre wall.

Just goes to show how a little damage affects tyres.

Oh well at leat I've got another spare tyre for the turbo :roll: