Tire has been in continuous use for 13.5 months, 3,300 miles. Installed 24 August 2013 (thanks to my parts tracking on Strava

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Tire is not installed currently, and I put a little Shoe Goo in that area. May try putting it back on tomorrow. I had a cut on those Zaffiro tires once, put some Shoe Goo in it, and never had any trouble with it.