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Patch a tire?
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June 16, 2009 at 7:55 am #3013BenParticipant
Anyone have to patch a tire yet? I did my first tire patch a few weeks ago when I found a large screw in my rear tire. My friend thankfully had a patch kit and in an hour I was ready to ride. Although if I had to do it again, I think I could get a tire full patched in under 15 minutes.
I definitely need to start carrying a patch kit in my bike, but I already carry too much stuff in my trunk.
Ben
June 16, 2009 at 8:04 am #19775RedFireBirdParticipantpatches are great for what they are, but plugs are the way to go for a quick fix. i rode 4K miles on a plugged dunlop qualifier until it was completely shot.
June 16, 2009 at 12:34 pm #19786briderdtParticipantuntil you can get it properly patched from the inside.
June 16, 2009 at 3:01 pm #19794eonParticipantI think a “how to” article on this would be a great addition to the site. It was only after I started riding it dawned on me “I don’t have a spare tire”. Some quick searches and I got myself a plug kit and an air compressor. Later on I realized there is a big difference between tubeless and tubed tires. Being able to patch a rear tire does not sound like a simple task to me.
June 16, 2009 at 7:33 pm #19803BenParticipantOops sorry, I meant plug not patch haha!
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