Tire Glue Lifespan
02-25-11, 01:56 PM
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Tire Glue Lifespan
Professionally glued tubulars have been sitting in a wheelbag for 18 months. Tires appear secure. Would you ride them or remove and reglue?
02-25-11, 08:38 PM
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When in doubt, reglue.
02-25-11, 08:39 PM
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Should be fine if properly glued in the first place. Had you ridden them you'd have re-glued cuz of flats.
