Gash in tyre

Djd3737
Djd3737 Posts: 82
edited June 2013 in Road beginners
Hi,

I think this tyre has had it, gash in side wall. What do you guys think, bin it, repair?

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Comments

  • jezzpalmer
    jezzpalmer Posts: 389
    I'd bin it.
  • declan1
    declan1 Posts: 2,470
    Yup, I'd bin that.

    Road - Dolan Preffisio
    MTB - On-One Inbred

    I have no idea what's going on here.
  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    jezzpalmer wrote:
    I'd bin it.

    +2

    Normally gashes/slashes are fine but on sidewall i'd not risk it.
  • jimmas
    jimmas Posts: 50
    Yep deffo bin it
  • Djd3737
    Djd3737 Posts: 82
    Cheers fellas, binned it.
  • JayKosta
    JayKosta Posts: 635
    Replacing it is the safest.
    But....
    the rubber that covers the casing doesn't really provide strength.
    So if ONLY the rubber is cut, AND the casing threads are still good - then I might try some sort of sealant over the gash. If you try that, inspect the tire before every ride to make sure the gash is not enlarging or bulging.

    Jay Kosta
    Endwell NY USA
  • markmod
    markmod Posts: 501
    Not worth the risk EVER... Glad it's in the bin

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