GhostRider2 Posted December 22, 2011 Share I have a pair of Vittoria Rubino Pro Slicks on my road bike. They have done around 1500k's and seem to be in good condition. I have had three punctures (small) in the rear tire, and I notice there is a cut on the tire about 20mm long. Is it safe to keep riding on these or do I need to replace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted December 23, 2011 Share Soft compound tyres tend to get surface cuts very easily.Glass etc can find its way into these cuts and eventually puncture the tube.Filling the cuts with silicone or super glue could extend the life of the tyre a little. That sounds like the tips that win lekker prizes in local cycling magazines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azonic Posted December 23, 2011 Share Fix the cuts with superglue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inusc Posted December 23, 2011 Share Have road my road tires for two years and about 4000km's full of cuts should probably replace them or maybe try the superglue idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostRider2 Posted December 23, 2011 Share Aaaaah thanks for that. So I just put a few drops of the glue in the cuts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inusc Posted December 23, 2011 Share Aaaaah thanks for that. So I just put a few drops of the glue in the cuts?first you have to take the tire off the you put the glue in and press the cut close for a minute or so after that wait till the glue is completely dried and then reinstall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostRider2 Posted December 23, 2011 Share Thanks so much for the advice. I will certainly give it bash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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