Originally Posted by
CliffordK
I think the idea is that if there is some tension in the cords, it'll squish the rubber in an open crack back closed when the tire is inverted, especially if it has a thick tread.
"squishing the rubber" isn't going to close a tear in the cord layer.
Maybe, it would support/bridge the tube enough so the tube won't stick through the tear.
A thick tread on the outside keeps the cord layer off the road.
Originally Posted by
CliffordK
So, in theory, you save a boot, and it keeps the tube from bulging out.
You can use all sorts of stuff as a boot. There's little point, and a lot of work, to save one (and you can reuse it anyway).
Originally Posted by
CliffordK
It may work for a short ride, but one risks further damage to the cords, and any remaining structure could fail catastrophically.
So will putting the tire on the right way.
The bead isn't necessarily going to work as well inside-out.
Originally Posted by
CliffordK
This might only work with certain between types of damage. If the hole is small, it is unnecessary, and if it is too big to conveniently boot, I doubt one would have much success with inverting.
Carry something that can be used as a boot.