When checking over my bike I noticed a cut in the tyre that goes all the way through to the anti puncture strip.
Is this tyre done for or would a volcanizing glue be an appropriate fix?
by kurnikas
When checking over my bike I noticed a cut in the tyre that goes all the way through to the anti puncture strip.
Is this tyre done for or would a volcanizing glue be an appropriate fix?
by kurnikas
8 Comments
Lol, no
This is a blowout waiting to happen. You can patch a inner tube, not the outer tire. Sorry bro, you need to buy a new GP5000.
Try a vulcanising glue and see how it works. Another thing I’ve seen recommended is a product named Shoe Goo. As you might think, it’s a rubber cement originally made for sticking shoe and boot soles back on.
Super glue x
Patch the inside if you’re worried about it. And the shoe goo outside to close it up.
Remove the tire and flip it inside out. If the nylon casing is not cut/split/frayed then you are 100% A-OK.
If there is a tear, it will most likely be small, involving only a couple of threads, and a tire boot can take care of the issue.
The rubber of the tire is NOT what holds in pressure NOR is it what gives the tire its shape. The nylon casing is what keeps its shape and is responsible for the tires ability to take air pressure. Tire casings are strong AF as long as no significant damage happens to the threads.
The rubber is traction and wear and tear. Getting a chunk of rubber knicked or sliced is not a problem, as long as the casing is still in tact.
So, remove that tire and send us a pic of the inside.
By the way, the fact that I don’t see a bulge or “herniated “ protrusion of the tire or tube, I’m pretty damn certain it is only a superficial cut.
Edit: most tires are nylon, but cotton and silk is an option in high end options.
Remove the tire and flip it inside out. If the nylon casing is not cut/split/frayed then you are 100% A-OK.
If there is a tear, a tire boot can take care of the issue.
The rubber of the tire is NOT what hold in pressure NOR is it what gives the tire its shape. The nylon casing is what keeps its shape and is responsible for the tires ability to take air pressure.
The rubber is traction and wear and tear. Getting a chunk of rubber knicked or sliced is not a problem, as long as the casing is still in tact.
So, remove that tire and send us a pic of the inside.
A new tire is cheaper than a visit to an emergency room and bike repairs.