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On a Maxxis Crossmark Exception tyre. Several small (5-10mm) tears in a one 40x15mm area on the side-wall. Put some duct tape in to get me home but it there a long term and durable repair solution?
Don't fancy the £25 for a new tyre.
some people swear by stitching it up with dental floss.
Personally I'd cough the £25.
Would you trust a DIY fix at 30mph on a rocky decent miles from home? 😉
Buy tougher tyres...
Seen it done (sewing up with dental floss) I'd agree with Jerome and sofatester
D'oh. Expensive bike ride!
Try taking the tyre off and slipping a old toothpaste tube on the inside of the wall. Worked for me as i am a tight arse and has been like it for over 6 months riding the surrey hills
Lucky it was a cheap tyre...
tbh I've 3 2.4 Nobby Nics that I've superglued and patched various sidewall tears.