Entry and exit wound. Fortunately, I was somewhat close to home and just had the wife come pick me up. Rode 1km before deciding not to chance it. Does anyone think this would’ve been salvageable roadside?
by UCLArcadian
Entry and exit wound. Fortunately, I was somewhat close to home and just had the wife come pick me up. Rode 1km before deciding not to chance it. Does anyone think this would’ve been salvageable roadside?
by UCLArcadian
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That’s pretty easy to fix with some bacon strips (tubeless plugs).
This exact same puncture has happened to me and I was able to plug both and continue riding without issue. Rode that tire for another 3000 miles before replacing it. Dynaplug bunzpill ftw
Would have tried plugs then possibly adhesive patches then a tube
Perfect opportunity for a [Plug patch](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Steelman-1-8-in-Tire-Repair-Patch-Plug-Combo-25-Pack-JSG381/303437705) when you get home.
Personally, it depends, if this is a front tire, and I have a ride home, I’m not risking it. Back tire, preferably an adhesive patch on the inside over the hole near the bead.
Yep, two plugs, good to go.
Was it holding air as is, if yes then screw it I would’ve rode home and then plugged it. The exit wound looks like it might fuck with the bead a little bit. Curious how it goes for you.
These types of punctures are why I always carry a TPU Tubolito tube. Small, light and 100% effective.
Did it mess up the rim?
I had one where the nail went through the inside of the rim, you got lucky.
Same here several times riding 50-80 mile routes. Have patches, tube + mini pump.. will pack a mini screwdriver now
I had something exactly like this and couldn’t get it to hold air despite multiple bacon strips and tubeless sealant. And I’ve been successful patching a much bigger sidewall cut on a 4 wheel drive tire on the trail, with half a dozen automotive bacon strips. There are times when you need a tube.
How does this even happen? Where were you riding? Almost as if the screw was sticking straight up, which is just hard to imagine
Not a chance. That’s a long walk home kinda problem