1/4 inch hole in my tubeless tire—currently fixed with a patch from the inside. Is it worth trying a proper plug and sealant, or should I just replace the tire?
by maskarzadeh
1/4 inch hole in my tubeless tire—currently fixed with a patch from the inside. Is it worth trying a proper plug and sealant, or should I just replace the tire?
by maskarzadeh
9 Comments
A patch will be better than a plug in the long run. You could probably put some super glue in that cut though.
That tread looks about worn through anyway, it would be good to get new tires regardless. Check and see if your wear indicators are still visible
The patch is fine. That tire is fine. You can close that hole with a drop of superglue.
I have a tubeless version. I have a 5mm cut through the casing. Sealant couldn’t seal it. Tried patching it from the inside. Once inflated the cut stretched but patch was holding. Took it for a quick ride around the block. 20 minutes later the sealant started to seep through patch job. It only happens during cornering. I said F it is toast. I just replaced them.
Something like the Lezyne Pro Plug (combination patch+plug) is the best solution here since it fills the void left by the stretched patch. Frankly I’d be hesitant to ride a repaired road tire with such a huge cut though.
Replace…
My recommendation would be to replace it. It is basically rolling the dice for when the patch or glue loosens. You don’t want that to happen while cornering or descending.
If this were a bike you just forked around town on, ok, then roll the dice. High speed road bike, I want it rock solid.
Inner tube patch, then some superglue or shoegoo or aquaseal (also good for tpu tubes)
Couldn’t you put vulcanizing fluid on that pucker to close it? Do it while it’s under inflated.