Originally Posted by
texbiker
Depending on how many miles on the tires I would put a boot inside the tire. I did that on a Gatorskin that had a cut in the sidewall and rode many more miles. The boot I would suggest is a section of an old tire with the tread well worn so as not to be too thick.
Why would the amount of miles on a tire affect your decision? I've tossed tires after 200 km, when a tire is damaged it should be replaced. Boots are meant to get you home not a permanent fix.