Shpongle Posted June 1, 2009 Share Evening Hubbers, I somehow managed to tear the sidewall on my tubeless tyres, it only went through the first layer of rubber and is not leaking air. Does anyone know if it is possible to repair this sort of damage? and if so how some say absolutely not and others say it's possible with a special repair kit. Thanks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted June 1, 2009 Share Sew it with some dental floss, works a treat every time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanniri Posted June 1, 2009 Share You need a needle, dental floss, super glue and tyre patch and rubber solution. Stitch the side wall using the dental floss, then put some superglue on outside wall. Patch the inside wall using a large patch (easily covering the area - including stitches). Remember to clean inside of tyre wall very well and rough it with sufficiently for the rubber solution to work. Note: If you?re using tyre sealant you might get away with not patching the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shpongle Posted June 1, 2009 Share Shot Guys! Ill try the dental floss and patch up the inside just to be sure. It will be great not to have to buy a new tyre as these haven't even seen 1000 kilos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polkie Posted June 1, 2009 Share can this method be applied to tires for use with tubes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overlord Posted June 1, 2009 Share can this method be applied to tires for use with tubes? Yes I've done it before and it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYGA Posted June 24, 2009 Share I've cut one of the sidewalls (about 1cm cut) on a WTB Wolverine...in fact it looks more as if it has somehow worn through as if riding a flat tire on a sharp rim edge than being cut, but anyway, the hole is there and it's making a "bubble" with the tube visible. I've thought about sticking a piece of old tyre sidewall or something similar like a puncture tire liner on the inside of the wheel to prevent the bubble, has anyone tried this or is the dental floss solution the way the only way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted June 24, 2009 Share http://www.conradstoltz.com/a-clever-story-about-a-flat-caveman-teeth-and-ingenuity/#more-899 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted June 24, 2009 Share Ha ha , you edited the sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbreath Posted June 24, 2009 Share Man, I know this patch is doable but I would be very nervous riding a fast steep descent with a tyre patched in this way. I know it's a price to pay but I'm the same with car tyres. Any puncture on the side wall and I bin the tyre. Small price to pay in the long run I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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