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[Closed] Repairing tubeless conversion (eg non-UST) tyre?

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What methods are people using to repair a sidewall hole/cut in non-UST tyres used in a tubeless setup with sealant? Tube patches? glueless patches or which other 'proper' solution?


 
Posted : 13/05/2011 9:27 am
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this is a good long term solution;

[url= http://www.petracycles.co.uk/tubeless-repair-individual-p-11003.html ]http://www.petracycles.co.uk/tubeless-repair-individual-p-11003.html[/url]

just make sure you've got any latex/etc off the inside of the tyre.


 
Posted : 13/05/2011 9:31 am
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From my experience (Maxxis Aspen)once the side wall is compromised on a tyre running tubeless slap a patch on the inside and retire it to tube only duties.


 
Posted : 13/05/2011 9:33 am
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Not much use when you don't have any bikes that run tubes... 😉


 
Posted : 13/05/2011 9:38 am
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Indeed, that's why my Aspens are hanging uselessly in my garage, well they were until the removal men took them away this morning.


 
Posted : 13/05/2011 9:42 am
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Ah, the big move - cool 🙂 Look forward to doing some South Bristol roadieing with you - was a lovely morning for it today (and I was near your new neck of the woods)

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Posted : 13/05/2011 9:55 am
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wwaswas's tubeless patches are much like tube ones but don't stretch, they work pretty well, though for a long rip I'd stitch it first too.


 
Posted : 13/05/2011 9:59 am
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I've reparied a few usng either the sticky slug things (1 was rubbish & 1 worked) and a thick patch (worked for a whieel then started to bulge). To summarize, mine were a short term fix.


 
Posted : 13/05/2011 10:01 am
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http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=32383

I use these but if you dont want to spend any money (and you already have superglue) use a piece of innertube and some superglue to patch it, remember to use some sandpaper to prep. Also these:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7971

Are awesome if you get a puncture whilst out and about and want a fix without taking your wheel/tyre off.


 
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