[kazlx]

I wasn't running enough pressure over a really rocky section yesterday and got a small cut in the sidewall right next to the rim. This is the first flat I've really had on tubeless. Anyone used a patch inside the tire and refilled with stans? The stans sealed enough to get back, but I want to avoid future issues. The cuts nit very big, maybe 1/16".

 

[Raingauge]

I've done this a few times on Minions without any problem. I think I have one on the rear tire I'm running now.

 

[Colonel Angus]

I patch 'em inside and out. Tough to get the inner patch to stick. USe sandpaper then acetone then superglue. Patch the outside too to prevent fraying.

 

[jdcamb]

My buddy bought a Patchboy Electric Vulcanizer and the patches to go with it. Juries still out on how well it works....

 

[RoboDonkey713]

I have patched many cut sidewalls on tubeless tires. I rough it up and use a clamp to hold the patch tight to the tires while it dries. Have had no failures so far.

 

[Westy]

Patching near the bead can be challenging. During the manufacturing process the molds are sprayed with a release agent that stays with the tire. As Angus mentioned clean this off with fine sandpaper and a solvent that will evaporate when done.

 

[kazlx]

Sweet...sounds like I'll give it a go then. I was hoping the tire wasn't toast.

 

[Mr Jones]

I've patched my hutchinsons sidewalls with a piece of old tube, some rubber cement, and this

Make sure to put some rubber cement in the actual split followed by the ghetto patch. Clamp for 24hrs.

Last I punctured the sidewall and did this repair was about 3 months ago. Been solid and leak free since.

 

[nelsonjm]

I've tried patching ust maxxis tires. The only thing that kinda worked was superglue and I tried quite a few different approaches.. gorilla glue/tape, shoe goo, goop, tire car patch, etc.


They all fell off except for the superglue although I probably didn't do that great of a job roughing the surfaces. I did clean them pretty well with rubbing alcohol however.

 

[JRogers]

I have used regular patches and glue on Michelin tires and they have been holding up fine even with Stans. I have done this on the sidewall (tire itself pinch flatted on the rim) and on the tread. I made sure to fill the holes with glue on the outside as well.

 

[mudgirl]

A riding buddy of mine ripped a 1/4" hole in the sidewall of his Racing Ralphs several months ago and used the Hutchinson Rep'Air kit on it: http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?ID=10589

It's been holding up w/o fail.