When do you change a TR tyre

[finch]

Had to plug a tyre after a tiny hole kept unsealing in the heat when stationary ( orange sealant ) it now looks like this

https://ibb.co/Qp30hzm

The tyre is otherwise fine . I first used low pressure and let the plug at the bottom so the sealant could melt it - but when I pumped the tyre back up it blasted out and sprayed sealant everywhere

I’ve plugged it again obviously but even though the hole was small it’s now a bit bulged ,


Will it wear to normal . Is my tyre buggered ?


I’m not really in a position to buy tyres just now and on the 20.5mm internal rims some 25s don’t even fit so even if was able I’m scared to try something that isn’t Vredestein

[Morat]

:eyes: that was a VERY NSFW set of adverts under the image...

[finch]

Hmm Imgbb seems to be the “go to” service - notes to self to use the embed code

[AlexEaling]

Nothing else for me on the page, but I'm using a proper browser and a VPN that blocks ads.

Anyway, yes plug it and you'll usually never think about it again. Or you might...I just had one that spat the plug three times. I added another alongside the fourth one and it held a good while....before spitting one of them out! If this happens the cheapskates' option is to remove the tyre, dry the area, patch with a vulcanising patch and allow to dry before reinstalling. In my case I also filled the outer hole with Stormsure adhesive.

It's been fine since