Replacement Tire, Unfortunately

[OldGoatMTB]

A new tire, unfortunately. Somehow there is a nearly invisible cut on the sidewall near the rim which leaks, slowly or quickly, when it has a mind to, and seems to be sealant-proof. I guess $60 (on closeout) is worth the peace of mind, but it sucks to retire a tire after only 130 miles.

 

[Simoto123]

Cant you use a boot thing or a strong patch on the inside?

 

[routrax]

Stick a patch on it. Bit of old inner tube or something and stick some weight on it while it cures.
If you can hardly find it, it'll not be that hard to repair.

 

[Gary]

Stick a patch on it. Bit of old inner tube or something and stick some weight on it while it cures.

don't don't waste your time doing this.
If you do want to repair it, use a suitably sized motorcycle/car tyre patch. Prepare the inside of the tyre properly and use the vulcanising solution the way its intended to be used. (its not really a glue) I've done this successfully multiple times to repair tyres over the years.

If your cut/tear is near the bead and right at the rim edge it will have most likely have been caused by the tyre folding and pinching on the rim. This only really happens if there isn't enough pressure to support the tyre properly. Either from intentionally running (too) low pressures, getting unlucky with a slow to seal puncture or a burped tyre causing a drop in pressure unbeknown to you as you continue riding. Although TBF Burps are caused by running too low pressure anyway.

 

[OldGoatMTB]

Crap! I know about patching tubes but never thought to patch the tire!

 

[routrax]

don't don't waste your time doing this.
If you do want to repair it, use a suitably sized motorcycle/car tyre patch. Prepare the inside of the tyre properly and use the vulcanising solution the way its intended to be used. (its not really a glue) I've done this successfully multiple times to repair tyres over the years.

If your cut/tear is near the bead and right at the rim edge it will have most likely have been caused by the tyre folding and pinching on the rim. This only really happens if there isn't enough pressure to support the tyre properly. Either from intentionally running (too) low pressures, getting unlucky with a slow to seal puncture or a burped tyre causing a drop in pressure unbeknown to you as you continue riding. Although TBF Burps are caused by running too low pressure anyway.

Yes, don't waste your time patching it, what you want to do it patch it.

 

[Gary]

With an actual patch that's designed for patching tyres and using the correct process was the point I was making.

You carry on trying to clamp 0.4mm thin scraps of innertube to your tyres with your old kettle bells though

 

[routrax]

With an actual patch that's designed for patching tyres and using the correct process was the point I was making.

You carry on trying to clamp 0.4mm thin scraps of innertube to your tyres with your old kettle bells though

Agreed! You want something more substantial for a proper cut in the tyre, and you are 100% right, but I think if the OPs problem is that the sealant can't seal a hole that is 'invisible'. Almost any patch would do as long as it sticks.

And leave my kettle bells out of this!

 

[Gary]

You realise a

Bit of old inner tube or something

isn't even a patch?
and

stick some weight on it while it cures

isn't the correct way to *vulcanise* a patch to a tube/tyre?
Look that word up!

Your advice was pish, i'm not sure why you're continuing to give more.