Does anyone have any experience with patching a sidewall then running an innertube? The patch would be over a two inch slit so I would definitely not feel comfortable without an innertube.
J
Dont do that you need a new tire.Or two.Joe Ps unless you like to walk.
I have done it with mixed results, the sidewall flexes a lot so it’s hard to get a patch to stay. I have done it wit a small cut in the sidewall but never 2” cut. And when it comes to running a tube in these low pressure tires I have found the tire turns a little on the rim and eventually it rips the valve stem off the tube.
CumminsPusher
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Guess it depends on how big of a hole. Really best to get new tire on sidewall but I’ve heard of many throwing a tube in. Personally I’ve repaired some pretty large holes with just tire plugs and rubber cement. Usually just a trail fix that continues on. But I hate buying tires so I tend to get everything possible. Have better luck on inside as it makes less contact with rocks or trail edge.
These have been in there a long
These have been in there a long
Smitty335
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A good tire shop can vulcanize a side wall split, a big one even. About $ 35.00.
I guess the big question is how fast max do you ride and do you ride on the blacktop?
If you do either REPLACE IT!
I find them new on Craigslist tire and wheel all the time for $100 or less, it’s not worth the risk of blowout or roll over (in my opinion)!
If you do either REPLACE IT!
I find them new on Craigslist tire and wheel all the time for $100 or less, it’s not worth the risk of blowout or roll over (in my opinion)!
alloutdoors
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I would do a side wall patch to get out of the woods, but if looking long-term, a new tire is the way to go.
