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I got a flat on my rear tyre on Sunday. I didn't see the hole at the time and thought my tyre burped and there wasn't enough sealant in for it to re-seal. So I checked for anything sharp inside the tyre, bunged a tube in and rode on.
I've ordered some more sealant that should arrive today. So I've cleaned the tyre and rim and re-taped it ready to just drop the sealant in through the valve when it arrives.
I popped the tyre on the rim, poured water over it to see if it had seated fine when I noticed this small hole.
Will adding sealant seal the hole?
Or should try an repair it in some way?
Or, is it ****ed being so close to the bead that I need a new tyre altogether?
If it was my tyre I'd get it clean and dry and use ShoeGoo* let it cure then bung in more sealant and try... it might or might not work though so not sure I'd buy ShoeGoo if I didn't have some already.
*Used for repairing sole on trainers etc.
Id add sealant & give it a try. Doubt if theres any fix you could do in that location but it doesn't look too big. Plus its location in contact with rim might well help support it/prevent sealant escaping
I've just had a Bontrager XR3 go in the exact same spot as that. I cannot get it to go back to tubeless. Tried patches and glue. Sometimes I will get a ride or two out of it before it goes again. I think because it is right on the bead, the patch isn't holding firm enough.
I wouldnt reuse that, its too close to the bead
I've repaired similar holes, including both tyres I'm running at the moment. I cut a narrow strip of standard puncture repair kit patch and stick it to the inside of the tyre using rubber cement, orienting the patch parallel to the bead. Using a thin strip seems to allow the patch to conform to the curves at the bead. Roughen the inside surface a bit with sandpaper first and you should be good to go.
Thanks for the advice.
I’m going to get a new tyre just because I’ve had too many forced pit stops recently and cba it going whilst out on a ride.
I’ll also get some patches/cement and see if I can repair it for a spare.
I use polyurethane adhesive ( Stixall) from Toostation ( because I had a tube) and sidewall punctures, use with a patch , as the flexing with normal glue will make it come loose. The adhesive is good for filling the hole as well. Success rate is pretty good so far and has saved one new tyre from certain bin death twice in the last month. Not pretty , but its black goo even if the patch has a big orange circle round it. I would stick a piece of patch over the hole with adhesive and clamp overnight . Then it should be good to go. By clamping it , will stop it being too ' bulging' and ruin the seal either side of the repair when being pumped up. It stays pliable , so if prepped proper with sand paper to key will stay in place. Recently glued a sole on a pair of spd shoes I ride to work and wear all day , which lasted a year until they generally wore out.
Sealant doesn't seem to be as effective near the bead. I guess from centrifugal force pushing it to the further diameter.
Personally I'd just shove a tubeless plug in that, refit and then trim the excess. Doesn't look very big so should be fine.
I’m going to get a new tyre just because I’ve had too many forced pit stops recently and cba it going whilst out on a ride.
I’ll also get some patches/cement and see if I can repair it for a spare.
Its going to be replaced at some point anyway ... if it was me I'd buy the new tyre then try any of the fixes and see what does or doesn't work for you.
I've always had good results just sticking a wee patch of normal tube patch (the glue type, not self adhesive) over spots like that.