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Patching latex tubes

erictheredericthered Posts: 26
edited April 2010 in Workshop
I've just fitted latex tubes to a new set of wheels I'm going to take out for their first spin this weekend. Question is, can I use a normal puncture repair kit with latex ?

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  • dennisndennisn Posts: 10,601
    I honestly don't know, but a spare tube(any kind) would be in order.
  • redveeredvee Posts: 11,922
    I believe you can, I have in the past and had no issues with the patch lifting.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • crankycrankcrankycrank Posts: 1,830
    Yes you can use the same patch kit on latex. I've found that patches stick even better to latex than butyl.
  • erictheredericthered Posts: 26
    Thanks all ! Fingers crossed I won't be applying any patches this weekend...
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