Split in Tyre - repair or replace
antonyfromoz
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I had a puncture yesterday in my rear tyre from a piece of glass and am wondering if the tyre should be replaced or can it be safely repaired. The tyre is a nearly new Continental Grand Prix 24mm and the glass penetrated in the middle of the thickest part, just reaching the tube (barely noticable cut in the fibre on the inside of the tyre) but leaving a 4mm or so split in the middle of the tyre. I replaced the inner tube with the spare I was carrying and put a repair patch on the inside of the tyre to stop the inner tube pushing into the cut in the fibres and then pumped the tyre up to 100 psi. The split has opened by about 1/2 mm at the widest part so I don't feel comfortable to ride it as it is but can it be repaired or is it better to trash it and be safe rather than sorry? I have usually been very lucky with tyres and punctures have always been a warning that they need replacing but this is an almost new tyre...
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I would be interested to hear if anyones done similar and theyve ridden ok
I bought last year some specialized armadillos and have not had a puncture since 'I put them on. That was a year ago!!!
I have a set of bontrager all weather which I use for training. Increased resistance on the tyres and they are practically bomb proof. I think they are very similar to the spesh armadillos.
Has to be one the best purchases I've made to be honest.
got a puncture on a tub which was relatively new and had to replace the bloody thing.
on the bike last night and pop - fecking puncture. First one in a long long time. think the tube gave the ghost up rather than anything piercing the tyre as there was no hint of anything getting through.... but sods law..