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General Category => The Knowledge => Topic started by: quixoticgeek on 27 March, 2021, 05:50:11 pm

Title: Tyre, replace or continue?
Post by: quixoticgeek on 27 March, 2021, 05:50:11 pm

I noticed this cut on my 32mm GP5k tyre.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExgP95JWYAIgdYC?format=jpg&name=large)

Should I replace it? or will it likely be ok? I'm thinking at the very least, I should add a spare outer to my bag for the next few rides...

The TWIs haven't disappeared yet, maybe 0.5mm or so depth left.

J

Title: Re: Tyre, replace or continue?
Post by: Pedal Castro on 27 March, 2021, 05:50:56 pm

Superglue

Title: Re: Tyre, replace or continue?
Post by: grams on 27 March, 2021, 05:54:51 pm

Keep riding it. It'll let you know if it's an issue.

Title: Re: Tyre, replace or continue?
Post by: freeflow on 27 March, 2021, 05:56:39 pm

Put a couple of layers of gorilla/duck tape on the inside of the tyre.  It will be fine.

Title: Re: Tyre, replace or continue?
Post by: Hot Flatus on 27 March, 2021, 05:57:41 pm

https://youtu.be/LZ5fIKmn1ok

Title: Re: Tyre, replace or continue?
Post by: Cudzoziemiec on 27 March, 2021, 06:43:13 pm

I'd say keep an eye on it, carry a tyre boot but don't rush to replace.

Title: Re: Tyre, replace or continue?
Post by: PaulF on 27 March, 2021, 07:02:09 pm

For me it would depend on how far from home I was planning to go and what my “rescue” options were.