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Post by Whitestar1 on Aug 29, 2013 14:36:40 GMT
So does this hole mean a lost tyre? Is there a mean to patch it? Interestingly it is still full of air so the inner tube isn't damaged. I had a puncture some time ago and didn't find the cause then rode a 52 mile ride now seeing this. Begs the question was it there before I went on the last ride? Lucky me! So can I save the tyre?
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Post by zoltansocrates on Aug 29, 2013 14:42:44 GMT
bit of puncture glue and squeeze it til it holds, did that with one of mine a couple of months back, has worked but i havent used it on the road, pumped up to full pressure and it hasnt split though so assuming its ok
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2013 14:49:16 GMT
I found what looks like a similar sized hole in one of my tyres. Running a finger over it you can feel a bulge, although I don't think it has penetrated the backing fabric.
Having images of a full blown blow out going 38mph downhill I bought new tyres this morning.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2013 14:50:49 GMT
It might keep working, but you are probably more likely to get a puncture or even have the tyre blow out if you are riding with a hole like that in it.
Personally I'd just replace it for peace of mind
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Post by DelB on Aug 29, 2013 15:17:43 GMT
It might keep working, but you are probably more likely to get a puncture or even have the tyre blow out if you are riding with a hole like that in it. Personally I'd just replace it for peace of mind +1.
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Post by ukdaws on Aug 29, 2013 19:14:47 GMT
It might keep working, but you are probably more likely to get a puncture or even have the tyre blow out if you are riding with a hole like that in it. Personally I'd just replace it for peace of mind +1. +2
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2013 7:44:19 GMT
tis a touch on the large size. Does it go all the way through to the inner? that is probably more important - also transfer it to the rear wheel (looks like it is a front tyre from the photo, but not sure).
If the hole does not go all the way through to the inner, then fill it with patch glue and you'll be fine with it on the rear. If it does, I would replace it.
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Post by Whitestar1 on Aug 31, 2013 8:32:53 GMT
Well I have replaced the tyre with a Vittora Rubino - Β£15. Wanted the same Schwalbe Lugano but couldn't relay on the web which was Β£12 and went into Wolverhampton. Couldn't get a red hence the Vittora. Frank's actually said it's very good - well see.
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Post by Whitestar1 on Aug 31, 2013 8:34:27 GMT
tis a touch on the large size. Does it go all the way through to the inner? that is probably more important - also transfer it to the rear wheel (looks like it is a front tyre from the photo, but not sure). If the hole does not go all the way through to the inner, then fill it with patch glue and you'll be fine with it on the rear. If it does, I would replace it. Yep its the front and on replacement it failed to go through. Such a shame. It's still looks new even though I have covered about a thousand miles with it.
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Post by chas on Aug 31, 2013 8:53:04 GMT
These are useful, www.wiggle.co.uk/park-tools-emergency-tyre-boot-patch/the chances of puncturing because something else finds the same hole are tiny, the danger is if the hole starts to enlarge or bulge so I'd get some more use from a tyre like that, on the back, with careful monitoring, for touring/commuting not high speed use.
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Post by ukdaws on Aug 31, 2013 9:18:52 GMT
A new tyre was a very wise choice, for Β£15 it was not worth the chance of a blow out. If the cords inside were broken that had become a weak point even if they had not, it is still a weak point. Also you didnt want it in the back of your mind that the tyre may puncture or blow out when going down a hill at 30 mph or 30 miles from home on a cold windy day.
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Post by andsaw on Sept 3, 2013 10:03:17 GMT
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