fixing a tubeless tire

Charlie M · Oct 4, 2009

I finally got the front tire off of my 234 today that has had a slow leak for a while now and found a small crack letting out the air. Its a tubeless tire. Can I patch it like I would an inner tube or do I have to do something different. My fix normally for tubeless tires is to put in a tube.

David from Kansas · Oct 4, 2009

Got tired of taking tires to town (10 mi. rd. trip), usually having flats on week-ends or in the evening, so I bought one of those $69 tire machines, a few patches, some tire irons, patching cement, etc., and started fixing my own. Probably do about 20-25 a year for me and the family. Anyway, yes, if the crack is not too long, patch it like you would a tube. Be sure to buff the area well and let dry before applying the patching cement. I try to stay away from tubes as they seem to cause more trouble than they are worth.

snoop-nc · Oct 4, 2009

Yes...it sounds like a real small hole and an ordinary "tube" patch should be fine. CLEAN the area thoroughly BEFORE buffing as well as after buffing...otherwise there is risk of grinding IN the silicone and that affects adhesion. Also...do NOT try to burn off excess glue...better to use a bit less and let it air dry before putting patch on...stitch it down tight and you are good to go.

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