Can this tire be saved?

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08-22-11 | 12:57 PM

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NoRacer

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Originally Posted by bobones

If the casing's not damaged and it doesn't bulge, I'd fill it with Shoe Goo and keep riding it.

+1 - or mix some rubber grindings, ash and ShoeGoo together and fill and let set up. ShoeGoo on the inside covered with a Gorilla Tape patch.

08-22-11 | 01:31 PM

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Looks like it is most likely through the cords. In which case it doesn't have anything holding the tire casing together right there. Retire it to your trainer. Move on. Life is too short to worry about cut tires.

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