Clincher Tyre Repair???

woody1545
woody1545 Posts: 322
edited July 2012 in Workshop
Hi,

My Ultremo ZXs have developed a small tear/hole thanks to a bit of flint. Its pretty central, about 6mm long and 3 mm wide when the tyre is under pressure. I've placed a patch on the inside of the tyre which seems to be protecting the inner tube so far. The split has led to a slight bulge/distortion in the tyre shape.

The tyre is only two months old and they're damn expensive so I was wondering if it was worth letting the tyre down and super gluing the split?

I'd be grateful for any advice.

Thanks

Comments

  • sungod
    sungod Posts: 17,414
    you can use a tyre boot, either a ready made one such as those from park tool, otherwise a piece of toothpaste tube is an alternative

    super glue will not last
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,321
    The way you say it, it sounds beyond repair, can you post a photo of it?
    left the forum March 2023
  • cycleclinic
    cycleclinic Posts: 6,865
    A bulging tyre in general need to replaced as this is normally the carcass begining to fail under pressure.
    http://www.thecycleclinic.co.uk -wheel building and other stuff.
  • woody1545
    woody1545 Posts: 322
    Thanks for the advice. I'll guess I ditch it and order a new one!

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