Is this tyre done for?

[Thegreatthor]

 

[young Ed]

can't see what is it, a thorn?
Cheers Ed

 

[Racing roadkill]

Yep, it's a gonner.

 

[mcshroom]

Usually if you have to ask the answer is yes, but in this case - what is supposed to be wrong with it?

 

[Smurfy]

Kitchen floor and skewer in focus, tyre rather less so!

 

[Thegreatthor]

There's a tiny hole and a bit of tyre thread sticking out. I did fix it and go for a ride. About a mile went again, right next to patch. Pitch dark, no tools, walk home!!

 

[young Ed]

try taking a picture further away and make sure it is focused on the tyre rather than your kitchen floor and fridge
Cheers Ed

 

[young Ed]

Kitchen floor and skewer in focus, tyre rather less so!

beat me to it!
Cheers Ed

 

[Thegreatthor]

2nd go!! Might have to zoom in!

 

[raleighnut]

Stick a patch onto the inside of the tyre as well then inflate, if there's no bulge then it'll be ok on the rear, wouldn't fancy trusting it on the front.

 

[Dayvo]

A mechanic in a bike shop in Melbourne told me that using super glue would do the job, (depending on the size/depth of a split/hole).

It worked for me and I did another 1,100 km to Adelaide with no problems.

 

[young Ed]

not sure TBH, but my i ask what caused this?
Cheers Ed

 

[outlash]

IMO, I don't think it's that bad, but at this time of year you want your tyres to be at their best so I'd change it.


Tony.

 

[voyager]

Personally I would say ,

How much is your life worth ? ....

Yes anything can be repaired , some things more successfully than others but it boils down to the fact that there is under a square inch of rubber between you and the road surface , It looks like it has had its day , time to find a new one........

regards emma

 

[young Ed]

time to find a new one........

regards emma

conit 4000's
conti gator skins
what other have we?
Cheers Ed