Thank you. Two months later and tire is still good. That being said, a bit of a bulge has developed where the batch is and because of this, the tire wobbles a bit when it rolls. Functionally still good though. I think it's the the weight of glue and patch that is making it a bit unbalanced. I will try a smaller patch on next one.
I used the same method to patch a gravel tire earlier this year. Ive ridden well over 1000 miles since, and I rode Unbound 100 on the patch. Zero issues.
That's awesome! I'm pumped this worked. I think the lil patch kit was like $3.50 at Auto Zone. I have a Maxxis tire that had like 2 rides on it and I sliced it. This cut was a good half inch though and a bit into sidewall. I patched it like I did this one but haven't mounted it yet. I think it may work though...
Good to know. I punctured a new specialized pathfinder tire last year doing Unbound 50 and the guys at the bike shop said to replace the tire. Those tires are sold out now. It seems wastefull to just toss a pretty new tire due to a .25" slice. Ill try to use this method to patch it.
I am glad did this vid. I had nail go through the top of my tire and out the sidewall where I couldn't plug it. Bike ties are the same as some car tires right now
@@TysRides Hi Ty, I tried this same product/method (Slime 2030-A), but could not get the patch to bond properly/permanently, even after letting it settle overnight. This was on Terrene Elwood Tough Gravel Tires. Did you need to excessively clean (ie. isopropyl alcohol) or sand down the inside of the tire, in order to get the patch to seal properly?
Great video. I have in the past used bicycle inner tube patches on road tyres with bad cuts so I was confident your fix would work. If the tyres are not front / back specific as a precaution I would put the repaired tyre on the back wheel as easier to steer with a back wheel flat than front.
Thanks for watching! That's a good point. When I use these tires a bit more, I will rotate the front and back. They are the same tire so not front and rear specific.
I wanted to test my own theory which was exactly the same as yours lol. Tyre patched now just waiting to dry and in meanwhile I’ve purchased a tire plug 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Thanks for sharing, I was looking for some experience on patching MTB tyres on the web and this is handy. Just as comment you don’t need to put a tube to press the patch, the air pressure will do the same without the tube. Al so noted only 2 oz of sealant was added, I am new with TBL tyres but I have seen recommendations for about 4 oz with 29in MTB tyres
This is great. There needs to be more info out there on this subject. How did you clean off the sealant from the tire? I've been wanting to do this but found the slimyness of the sealant made it almost impossible to adhere anything to the tire. Did you just use soap and water, or some other type of cleaner? Thanks for the video.
There is a little thing that comes with the slime kit that let's you rough up the tire before applying patch. Worked awesome. Over time, the tire developed a wobble where the patch was but it still worked. I used that tire for many more miles with no issues other than the wobble.
Yes, doesn't do much to help. The patches on inside of tire actually do work though. I have patched two tires now that have held up. Tires will just develop a wobble over time.
I have a slow leak puncture that was OK during summer time. I just had to pump it up more often. Now it is winter and I am thinking how to fix this. I have a tire insert and not sure if it will rub the patch off the wall from inside. Installing an inner tube seems to be messy though...
Insert may help it actually. This tire I repaired is still good but there is a bit of a bulge in the spot the patch is. Makes the tire wobble a bit so I will probably get a new tire in the spring.
@@TysRides I might give it a try as I am budget trying to retrofit my 90s road bike with 32mm GK SK by putting shims in the dropouts for more clearance. Hopefully it will be good enough for the 100mi DK. Moved to Overland Park a year ago.
@@KevinAdams06 I bet it would work. When you get bike done, check out our gravel group rides. Follow me on Instagram at tysrides to find out when we are having them.
Held air just fine. The only problem was the tire developed a wobble from the weight of where the patch was. I rode it for a while after this before replacing tire though.
I appreciate that you actually did some ride tests and proved the fix. All the other videos I've seen don't go this far. Thanks
Thank you. Two months later and tire is still good. That being said, a bit of a bulge has developed where the batch is and because of this, the tire wobbles a bit when it rolls. Functionally still good though. I think it's the the weight of glue and patch that is making it a bit unbalanced. I will try a smaller patch on next one.
This was super helpful and provided exactly what my 13 yr son needed to fix his mountain bike tire leak! Thank you 🙏🏻
I used the same method to patch a gravel tire earlier this year. Ive ridden well over 1000 miles since, and I rode Unbound 100 on the patch. Zero issues.
That's awesome! I'm pumped this worked. I think the lil patch kit was like $3.50 at Auto Zone. I have a Maxxis tire that had like 2 rides on it and I sliced it. This cut was a good half inch though and a bit into sidewall. I patched it like I did this one but haven't mounted it yet. I think it may work though...
Did you use like normal small patches or this bigger one ? how muck bar you drive ?, (I have a schwalbe g one, the hol es not fix by milk)
@@kobold2376 i’d probably use a thicker patch
Good to know. I punctured a new specialized pathfinder tire last year doing Unbound 50 and the guys at the bike shop said to replace the tire. Those tires are sold out now. It seems wastefull to just toss a pretty new tire due to a .25" slice. Ill try to use this method to patch it.
Good idea to use an inner tube to put pressure on the patch to set properly. I'm going to try that instead of a clamp. Nice work.
I am glad did this vid. I had nail go through the top of my tire and out the sidewall where I couldn't plug it. Bike ties are the same as some car tires right now
This is awesome. Glad you went & actually tested it out long term.
It works and held. Tire did develop a wobble over time from the weight of the patch though.
@@TysRides Is the rubber vulcanizing cement in this kit, the same one included in the Slime Tube Patch Kit (Mfg 1022-A)?
@@bosun120 I'm not positive but I'm assuming it is the same stuff.
@@TysRides Hi Ty, I tried this same product/method (Slime 2030-A), but could not get the patch to bond properly/permanently, even after letting it settle overnight. This was on Terrene Elwood Tough Gravel Tires.
Did you need to excessively clean (ie. isopropyl alcohol) or sand down the inside of the tire, in order to get the patch to seal properly?
@@bosun120 I did not clean excessively but I did rough up the area pretty good before applying the cement/patch.
A carpenter’s clamp works good for applying pressure to the patch if you don’t have a tube handy.
I never thought of that! Thank you!
Great video. I have in the past used bicycle inner tube patches on road tyres with bad cuts so I was confident your fix would work. If the tyres are not front / back specific as a precaution I would put the repaired tyre on the back wheel as easier to steer with a back wheel flat than front.
Thanks for watching! That's a good point. When I use these tires a bit more, I will rotate the front and back. They are the same tire so not front and rear specific.
I wanted to test my own theory which was exactly the same as yours lol. Tyre patched now just waiting to dry and in meanwhile I’ve purchased a tire plug 🤙🏼🤙🏼
thanks man... just put a hole in a sidewall on less than 50 mile rode trail king. I am going to try this!
It works. Still holding till this day. I'll say this though, there is a bit of a wobble in the tire from the weight of the patch and glue.
If use tube inflate to max pressure 50lbs.
Solid tip.
Cost me $3.50 and saved me $50. And maybe more if the other one I did works.
Thanks for sharing, I was looking for some experience on patching MTB tyres on the web and this is handy. Just as comment you don’t need to put a tube to press the patch, the air pressure will do the same without the tube. Al so noted only 2 oz of sealant was added, I am new with TBL tyres but I have seen recommendations for about 4 oz with 29in MTB tyres
Glad the video helped. You can add more sealant. I'm just cheap lol. I have 4 bikes that are set up tubeless and sealant gets expensive.
Tried this trick with my pathfinder pros after the park tool boot would not stick, slime patches get the seal of approval from me
Heck yea. Still holding up as I type this!
This is great. There needs to be more info out there on this subject. How did you clean off the sealant from the tire? I've been wanting to do this but found the slimyness of the sealant made it almost impossible to adhere anything to the tire. Did you just use soap and water, or some other type of cleaner? Thanks for the video.
There is a little thing that comes with the slime kit that let's you rough up the tire before applying patch. Worked awesome. Over time, the tire developed a wobble where the patch was but it still worked. I used that tire for many more miles with no issues other than the wobble.
Great vid thanks
I tried the shoe goo on outside of tire once,on mine it peeled off pretty quickly.
Yes, doesn't do much to help. The patches on inside of tire actually do work though. I have patched two tires now that have held up. Tires will just develop a wobble over time.
Inner tube not really enough pressure my guess .
I have a slow leak puncture that was OK during summer time. I just had to pump it up more often. Now it is winter and I am thinking how to fix this. I have a tire insert and not sure if it will rub the patch off the wall from inside. Installing an inner tube seems to be messy though...
Insert may help it actually. This tire I repaired is still good but there is a bit of a bulge in the spot the patch is. Makes the tire wobble a bit so I will probably get a new tire in the spring.
Have you used slime inner tubes or slime car sealant in a tubeless setup? I am curious if either work.
I have not but I bet it would work! I think Slime makes bike tire sealant. Pretty Seth from Berm Peak uses it.
@@TysRides I might give it a try as I am budget trying to retrofit my 90s road bike with 32mm GK SK by putting shims in the dropouts for more clearance. Hopefully it will be good enough for the 100mi DK. Moved to Overland Park a year ago.
@@KevinAdams06 I bet it would work. When you get bike done, check out our gravel group rides. Follow me on Instagram at tysrides to find out when we are having them.
10 months on... How did it hold up long term?
Held air just fine. The only problem was the tire developed a wobble from the weight of where the patch was. I rode it for a while after this before replacing tire though.
@@TysRides wobble not from patch weight ? Could be from weakening of carcass from excessive cleaning abrading down to fabric my guess
@Eric-kn4yn that could have been too.
could you use shoe goo under the patch?
Used it over slice after actually. Patch is still holding but tire has developed a wobble.
Got any tips on repairing a carbon rim?
🤔 I bet you could find something on TH-cam...
@@TysRides it's getting fixed through the wheels manufacturer warranty just never fun when stuff on the bike breaks
@@mazerickd no it is not lol. Seems like I always got something on one of the bikes that is broken lol
do you have an instagrame ??
Yep! tysrides
@@TysRides I sent you a a request sir
Never blow on the glue your spraying saliva onto it. Instead wave a piece of cardboard across top to dry or use your hand.
Ah! Good tip.