Fixing a tear in new tyre

[Kingcantsing]

Hi guys,

 

So I bought brand new Vittoria Sagguaro tyres and I managed to get a small tear. I really don't want to buy a new tyre as these are less tha. A month old.

 

I'm pretty green when it comes to tyre repairs. Can anyone suggest ways of fixing this tyre?

[dirtypot]

How big is it?  Where is it?  Clean or jagged tear? 

[Kingcantsing]

How big is it?  Where is it?  Clean or jagged tear?

 

There is a pic above. Apologies for the dirtiness of the tyre. Will try post a clearer pic ASAP. It's a pretty clean tear

[T-Bag68]

I had a nice little tear last week, Lucky for me i have the Samurai, which basically  is a rubbery worn, Fixed it quick sticks. its that or put a patch inside then use a tube (not the best solution ) Just search Sahmurai Sword

[Kingcantsing]

Where do you purchase a Samurai?

[Bomberman]

Have you tried plugs?

[T-Bag68]

Where do you purchase a Samurai?

I got mine from CWC, but there are plenty shops that sell, or one of the same nature... i like sahmurai sword as it fits into your bar ends 

[Kingcantsing]

I haven't plugged it yet, was wondering if there was another solution before plugging it, but it seems as if that is the route I'll have to go.

[BDF]

Park tool make an adhesive tyre boot. I always ride with these!

I bought mine from EasyBike..

[Spez247]

Sorry about the hijack / piggyback.

 

I have a sidewall tear in a new tire (with a thin sidewall) as well... I used a Park Tools gator glued from the inside, but once inflated, the tear was clearly under strain.

 

I managed 2 rides / 100km on the repair, and then as I got home, it blew!

 

I have seen the gardeners & grooms in the area, stich their tires; but when asked what they use as thread, I don't get an answer...

 

I hate thinking that a new tire is going to land up in a landfill.... and I am a cheapskate...

 

Any ideas what could be used to stich the sidewall and gator together?

 

TIA

[Sparki 1]

Park tool make an adhesive tyre boot. I always ride with these!

I bought mine from EasyBike..

I speak under correction but i dont think this will work on tubeless setup with sealant.

[trekpostal]

I support T-Bag - patch it.   Clean the inside, light sanding with sanding paper, patch and glue and leave 24 hours in a vise - the glue "bonds / welds" the rubber.   I use Joe's and it doesn't affect the patch at all. 

[Wannabe]

Sorry about the hijack / piggyback.

 

I have a sidewall tear in a new tire (with a thin sidewall) as well... I used a Park Tools gator glued from the inside, but once inflated, the tear was clearly under strain.

 

I managed 2 rides / 100km on the repair, and then as I got home, it blew!

 

I have seen the gardeners & grooms in the area, stich their tires; but when asked what they use as thread, I don't get an answer...

 

I hate thinking that a new tire is going to land up in a landfill.... and I am a cheapskate...

 

Any ideas what could be used to stich the sidewall and gator together?

 

TIA

 

 

Floss..... Works a treat.

[Wannabe]

Posted this in a previous thread, but will repeat here.

 

Take tire of the rim, clean inside properly, removing all traces of sealant / oily residue.

Take ordinary floss and a curved needle, use "kombers steek" to repair the cut/gash. Be carefull not to pull it too tight.

Take vulcanised patch bigger than the area to repair, and patch from inside.

Let it dry properly, remount tire to rim, fill with sealant, inflate, and go riding.

Repaired a Rocket Ron and Conti X King like that, no problems afterwards.

[Danger Dassie]

You could clean the inside and stitch it with fish gut or similar and then liberally coat that with rubber bond/gasket seal, once that's dried patch it on the inside with a large patch. I've found that the kit's available from motorbiking/4x4 stores are great for this. 

You can also get a patch with a plug attached (I forget the term, mushroom plug I think)
These are also available from most motor spares places. It has a large rubber patch bonded to a plug. You coat it with adhesive and pull the plug through until the patch is flush with the inside of the tyre. Allow to dry and then cut the plug flush with the tyre. 

[BDF]

I speak under correction but i dont think this will work on tubeless setup with sealant.

Correct, it will not stick unless you clean off the sealant. It will however stay in place under a tube and get you home. It will last ages if you take the risk of riding with tubes but I once used sealant inside the tube with great success. I carry a spare tube in case of unplugable tyre damage.