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[Closed] is there anyway to save a split tyre?

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racing ralph half a dozen rides old, with a 10mm split in it. can it be saved? please?!


 
Posted : 01/06/2011 8:01 pm
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stitch and superglue it then patch both sides, worked for me


 
Posted : 01/06/2011 8:02 pm
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+1 stitch it, then go to town with the superglue. Put a big patch/boot thing on the inside. Done.


 
Posted : 01/06/2011 8:04 pm
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Don't say I don't look after you...

[url= http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Tech-Tuesday-Repairing-A-Torn-Tire-2011.html ]Pinkbike video on repairing torn tyres[/url]


 
Posted : 01/06/2011 8:15 pm
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Yep what they said. I got chased by cows and gashed a Ralph, brand effin new too.
Stitch, glue and boot.


 
Posted : 01/06/2011 8:18 pm
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Using dental floss as the stitching thread will be a lot tougher than cotton


 
Posted : 01/06/2011 8:21 pm
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just what I was going to say, dental floss is your friend.


 
Posted : 01/06/2011 8:22 pm
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You're all blummin' awesome! Thanks!


 
Posted : 01/06/2011 8:58 pm