Originally Posted by genec
For this reason alone, I have a whole bunch of duct tape wrapped around my pump. The duct tape can patch just about any bad rip if applied in several layers on the inside of the tire.
I've never had much luck with the powerbar wrapper or dollar bill trick. I keep a small 3" section of an old tyre in my seatbag. Also, a few small strips of Mr Tuffy liners can work too. And if you have the liners already installed, you can overlap them one on top another and they're usually strong enough to keep the rip from spreading.