gerhardsnorbaard Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 Hubbers I have an annoying puncture on my rear tyre - its not too big (think standard thorn size and round), but sits right on the edge of the rim bead and the sidewall... I though I got it to seal but just as I relax I hear that annoying "pshhhhhhhhh" again. Havent taken it on long rides since the puncture. The tyre is a toilet paper thin Onza number. Do I have hope of making it seal by repeated pumping and riding or is the tyre done by default, as the puncture is right on the edge of the rim bead? Tyre still has lots of life left for a rear tyre. Pic attached Your advice please! Regards, Gerhard
Pulse Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 Get a descent patch, and just glue the patch on the inside.That would seal it up permanently, and by the looks of it shouldn't interfere with seating
BaGearA Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 Just get yourself a new tyre trying to repair that is going to cause you way to much stress (IF it can even be repaired) But if need be fixed try some small plugs or even the smallest mushroom plug you can find. Good luck
RocknRolla Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 Stick a plug in it. one of two things will happen, The hole will create a bigger tear in the sidewall, confirming that the tire is toast. Or, the slime will settle around the plug, and will seal the hole, giving you some more km's out of the tire. It is advisable to increase the tire pressure after inserting the plug, in order for the rim to press on the plug, securing it in place.Deflate to desired pressure at a later stage. good luck, sometimes, it works.. sometimes it doesnt
BaGearA Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 you could also try a tyre boot , but with the hole being so close to the bead I doubt this will last or even work
Christofison Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 Get a descent patch, and just glue the patch on the inside.That would seal it up permanently, and by the looks of it shouldn't interfere with seatingI had the exact same situation at the OP and patched the inside of the tire. I used a small round patch and cut it into a semi-circle. For belts & braces I filled the hole from the outside with numerous layers of rubber cement. It worked a charm. Sent from my E5823 using Tapatalk
Eddie Stafford Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 Just get yourself a new tyre trying to repair that is going to cause you way to much stress (IF it can even be repaired) But if need be fixed try some small plugs or even the smallest mushroom plug you can find. Good luck Just get yourself a new tyre trying to repair that is going to cause you way to much stress (IF it can even be repaired) But if need be fixed try some small plugs or even the smallest mushroom plug you can find. Good luck I have not heard of mushroom plugs. Are they different or more effective than the normal strip type rubber plugs? If so, we do you buy them?
gerhardsnorbaard Posted October 5, 2016 Author Posted October 5, 2016 I had the exact same situation at the OP and patched the inside of the tire. I used a small round patch and cut it into a semi-circle. For belts & braces I filled the hole from the outside with numerous layers of rubber cement. It worked a charm. Sent from my E5823 using Tapatalk This seems to be the prudent approach Stick a plug in it. one of two things will happen, The hole will create a bigger tear in the sidewall, confirming that the tire is toast. Or, the slime will settle around the plug, and will seal the hole, giving you some more km's out of the tire. It is advisable to increase the tire pressure after inserting the plug, in order for the rim to press on the plug, securing it in place.Deflate to desired pressure at a later stage. good luck, sometimes, it works.. sometimes it doesnt Although this approach seems very much up my alley Decisions...
Jewbacca Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 Get some latex from a garage and glue it onto the inside of the tube. I carry a latex strip and glue on Freedom Challenge/Adventure races and have repaired many a tire. just clean the area of sealant, dry it, stick the latex over the hole like you would a patch (these work too) and hey presto..... magic
Martin PJ Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 I have had a puncture in this spot, plugged it. That was a while back and I am still using the tire.
mudda Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 fix it like a tube ... patch the inside with a patch ... quick and easy ...
NotSoBigBen Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 Been riding like this for a long time with no issues [emoji41]
gerhardsnorbaard Posted October 7, 2016 Author Posted October 7, 2016 Thanks for the advice everyone, I ended up just plain plugging the hole (twice) and now the tyre is again holding its pressure. Credit card back into its stable before things got ugly
V12man Posted October 7, 2016 Posted October 7, 2016 Thanks for the advice everyone, I ended up just plain plugging the hole (twice) and now the tyre is again holding its pressure. Credit card back into its stable before things got uglyTake the wheel off and "shake" sealant into that area with the tire on it's side - that spot often gets so little it won't seal properly (but does bubble sometimes, so you think it's working - but it's not.
EmptyB Posted October 7, 2016 Posted October 7, 2016 Take the wheel off and "shake" sealant into that area with the tire on it's side - that spot often gets so little it won't seal properly (but does bubble sometimes, so you think it's working - but it's not.Good advice...learnt this lesson too and it worked a treat after plugging one of those nasties!!
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