Rear tyre cut up

the_spooks

After much swearing and picking up a p*ncture on a jaunt on Sunday i gave my tyre a good look over and found loads of small but relatively deep cuts in the tyre where glass had no doubt cut the tyre( it was glass that caused my p*ncture). Would it be ok to super glue or is it not fit for a trainer only now?
Bit raging as never even seen the glass on a cycle track and tyres aint cheep lol

Wrath Rob

Ask yourself if you'd feel comfortable descending at 40+mph on tyres that have been glued back together.

If there's lots of cuts, i.e. lots of glass, then it might be worth getting something more heavy duty and puncture resistance (Conti 4000s or even Gatorskins) for training and save the nicer tyres for best.

lef

If the tyres pumped up fully and the cuts are not parting, and no threads poking out then it's always been safe in my experience. If the cuts open up when fully pumped I relegate it to the turbo. Glueing has never worked for me. It's always only lasted for one ride.

sloppyschleckonds

Best not to inspect too closely IMHO

the_spooks

Honestly wish i hadn't inspected too hard but the cut is opening up when pumped to normal pressures so will be buying another Ultremo ZX when I can, as Wrath Rob says don't wanna be doing 40 mph on a downhill when it decides to let go..... assuming I can get to 40mph lol
Cheers guys.

desweller

As long as the weave of the carcass is not damaged there is no risk. The rubber does not contribute to the structural integrity of the tyre. Even if the carcass is damaged you can mitigate the risk by fitting a tyre boot to support the inner tube.

cougie

If it's not through to the carcass it will be safe. Ive superglued cuts up in the tyre before now. Seems to help a bit.