Problem with tyre sidewall

sdalby
sdalby Posts: 139
edited April 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
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Do you think it'll be a problem if I use this tyre?
It has had a puncture through the sidewall and has left a small gash. I have sealed the inside of the tyre with a patch, but having blown the tube up, it has expanded and bulged slightly at the weak spot.

Do you think the excess pressure will eventually pop the tube completely through the tyre wall?

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Links fail.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    New tyre or put the patch on properly, that's not stuck.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • bennett_346
    bennett_346 Posts: 5,029
    Bin. Tyre looks worn anyway.

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