![]() ![]() Some even have additional layers just for the sidewall.A tire plug leak occurs when a previous patch on a tire starts to leak for various reasons. Most brands have several different levels of tire casing, using more layers and/or more durable materials. But a heavier casing can prevent sidewall cuts or pinch flats. ![]() Maxxis offers its popular Minion tires in a wide range of options from lighter EXO and EXO+ to DoubleDown and full DH casings 1) Heavier tire casings But if you’re regularly sacrificing tires to the trail, there’s a few things you can try to prevent punctures in the first place. The vast majority of flats can be fixed, though. If you slice too many threads in the tire casing, it will loose too much sidewall support and feel weird. Sometimes a hole is perfectly placed to ruin your tire. Not all of these fixes will work every time. An ounce (or couple hundred grams) of prevention… If you’re experimenting, be sure you’re using a strong glue and one that will stick to rubber. I’ve heard of other glues being used successfully, but don’t have personal experience. Again, be sure the area you’re patching is clean and dry. Sort of like a combination of the trail bacon and fabric plugs, above, but in one super patch. For fixing a persistent puncture, paring Shoe Goo with a big of fabric tape makes a solid patch. Not the glueless patches that come in some tire kits.Īny skateboarders – or ex-skateboarders reading this will already have a supply of Shoe Goo, and know that it can fix just about anything. Note: Only the old-school, glue patches work. ![]() Just be sure to clean off any sealant and dry the surface around the puncture before applying the patch. But you can patch that same puncture on the inside. It obviously won’t work to slap a patch in the middle of your tire tread. This takes a bit more time, though as, depending where the puncture is, you may have to remove the tire. Just like repairing a tube, glue tire patches can work wonders on punctures to tubeless tires. Also, you don’t have to buy these, you can make fabric patches out of any leftover rags. Like bacon, there’s limits to how big of a puncture this will seal. Plus, unlike trail bacon, it’s easy to size fabric to match the size of a puncture hole. The fabric absorbs sealant inside the tire and, when that hardens, seems to function like a patch and can last for a long time. But, when it does seal, it tends to last longer. Sometimes this takes a bit longer than plugs, so it might not be the best option mid-XC race. Push the fabric into the hole, trim excess, and off you go. Like trail bacon, a small square of loose fabric can seal holes too big for sealant alone. But they’re usually good to get you home. Bacon strips can last for a long time in your tire, or they will tear out every other ride. A sticky plug wedges into the hole in your tire and, in concert with whatever brand of sealant you’re using, reseals your tire. Tire plugs are borrowed from automotive tires, just downsized for mountain bikes. Tire plugs and tool 2) Tire plugs (a.k.a. If you do get a hole that won’t seal, a tube will always get you home. After years of superstition, it is to the point where I bring a spare tube as much a good luck charm, warding off bad trail vibes, as a functional piece of kit. Murphy’s Law may not be scientifically proven, but I always seem to get flats when I’m least prepared to deal with them. Wildwood’s “Flat Deck” makes sure you never leave the house unprepared 1) Be preparedĪlways carry a tube and some sort of valve removal tool on rides. On the ride There’s so many ways to carry a tube on a ride. And more involved strategies to repair a tire once you’re back in the garage. Tricks you can try to save your ride, or get home safe. Sometimes all the sealant in the world won’t solve your problems How to Fix a Tubeless Tire But that doesn’t mean your tire is garbage, or relegated to running tubes. Still, sometimes a hole won’t stop leaking with tire goo alone. You can now expect that small punctures will be solved by sealant alone, even in lightweight xc or gravel tires. Tubeless tire technologies – and tubeless sealant – have come a long way. There’s several ways to successfully fix the peskiest holes in your tubeless tire. And you’re not condemned to running tubes. ![]() Which makes getting a hole in one on your first ride a particularly painful experience.īut wait! You can fix your tire! That tiny pinch flat at the bead doesn’t have to be the end of your tire. Even in normal times, a fresh set of treads can be pricey. Tires are – like most other bike parts – in short supply this year. ![]()
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