Do I need a new tire?
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Do I need a new tire?
After two flats, I got myself a real pump so I can pump the wheel up to the correct pressure. However, when pumping up my rear tire, I noticed a tear in the sidewall and the tube was bulging out of the tear. I tried patching up the tear, but it still doesn't look good:
Do I need a new tire? If yes, should I get the Gator Skins? I just want something tough and trouble free .
Do I need a new tire? If yes, should I get the Gator Skins? I just want something tough and trouble free .
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Damn.
Thanks guys. Now I just have to wait until tomorrow because all the stores are closed now, grr.
Thanks guys. Now I just have to wait until tomorrow because all the stores are closed now, grr.
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Yes.
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After two flats, I got myself a real pump so I can pump the wheel up to the correct pressure. However, when pumping up my rear tire, I noticed a tear in the sidewall and the tube was bulging out of the tear. I tried patching up the tear, but it still doesn't look good:
Do I need a new tire? If yes, should I get the Gator Skins? I just want something tough and trouble free .
Do I need a new tire? If yes, should I get the Gator Skins? I just want something tough and trouble free .
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Gatorskins have the sidewall protection so you wouldn't have that issue, but the actual tread of the tire isn't much tougher I've noticed. I went through 2 gatorskins(both rear tire) this summer, I replace tires after the 2nd flat and do use superglue on any slits. For comparison sake, I had just one set of gp4000's the previous summer.
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Gatorskins have the sidewall protection so you wouldn't have that issue, but the actual tread of the tire isn't much tougher I've noticed. I went through 2 gatorskins(both rear tire) this summer, I replace tires after the 2nd flat and do use superglue on any slits. For comparison sake, I had just one set of gp4000's the previous summer.
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Gatorskins have the sidewall protection so you wouldn't have that issue, but the actual tread of the tire isn't much tougher I've noticed. I went through 2 gatorskins(both rear tire) this summer, I replace tires after the 2nd flat and do use superglue on any slits. For comparison sake, I had just one set of gp4000's the previous summer.
Got over 5K miles on my 4000s.
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did you pitch that 'old' tire yet? if not cut about a 3-4" section out of it. then trim off the wire bead (if equipt) and put it in your seat bag. it might save the day and get you home next time you cut a sidewall.
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One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
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