Is this tire ruined?

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2009-07-11 2:07 PM

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Subject: Is this tire ruined?

Have recently had several flats and finally found the culprit.  A tiny wire finally worked itself far enough through the tire for me to find it.  Now, there is quite a gash in the tire.  Do I need to replace it?  





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2009-07-11 3:22 PM
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Subject: RE: Is this tire ruined?
Helmets and tires are safety issues, and I would not bother with the little cost of replacing that tire (or a "used" helmet), as medical costs are way more than that little bit of equipment.

That said, I've seen people vulcanize a patch on the inside of the tire to temporarily "fix" the gash, but it's definetly not worth the risks for long time use. I've used a folded dollar bill to "reinforce" a gash on a ride to get me home. Nothing is worth it long term.
2009-07-11 5:03 PM
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Subject: RE: Is this tire ruined?
Time for a new tire.   

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