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[Closed] Tubeless woes near bead/rim?

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Getting a couple of tiny holes in the sidewall by the bead/rim.  As it's moving with the pressure of the tyre.

I have tired to patch with and normal repair patch and glue but it always comes off.

Mate says super glue pressed on with a vice but would that crack as the super glue is rigid?

Help appreciated.


 
Posted : 23/08/2018 12:19 am
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I've been getting a bit carried away with low rear tyre pressures with light casings... With perhaps some questionable line choices.. put a few snakebite type holes in  tubless tyres which trailside anchovies have sorted quickly and reliably.

Prior to using those, I'd pop the bead on the damaged side, clean and stick a regular tube patch in. Also feasible trailside if you have something to clean the goo off before using a mini isopropyl wipe then gluing the patch per an inner tube.

Co2 inflation and off you go.


 
Posted : 23/08/2018 12:36 am
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Easiest, quickest and longest lasting solution to rim/bead holes (other than a new tyre) is using an anchovy. Fit them whilst the tyre is still on the rim as it’s loads easier and just trim it down. Have at least one in my tyre that’s been in there for  at least 3 months

I’ve tried to patch them before but failed, where as the anchovy has always come up trumps.

Carlos


 
Posted : 23/08/2018 8:15 am
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Scrub down the inside of the tyre with IPA and use a tube to press the patch on whilst the glue sets, overnight (tyre re-mounted obviously).


 
Posted : 23/08/2018 8:49 am