Raedeke, John
I have not tried it with tubeless but I have with tires with large holes using tubes where the tube would have simply ballooned out and popped. My choice is Gaffers Tape. It is like duct tape on steroids and is used by photographers and studio grips. It is heat resistant, doesn't leave a sticky residue behind (that could potentially react with the sealant) and is very strong. You can find it at good pro photo shop or theater lighting supply place. It is not cheap, $25/roll but well worth it for more than just tires. I actually now have a 3-4inch piece stuck to the frame, bars or stem of all my bikes and has proven to be a great "tool" in times of despair many times.
john
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From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On Behalf Of Todd.Dye@CH2M.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 9:05 AM
To: michael_kender@yahoo.com; obra@list.obra.org
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] NoTubes Troubles
Depending on the size of the hole, I've used super glue to seal up a hole that was just large enough for the sealant not to work. It's not going to fix a major hole or sidewall cut, and I doubt it would hold on the tread, but I've fixed up several tubeless tires with super glue.
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From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On Behalf Of Mike Kender
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 8:02 AM
To: OBRA Chat
Subject: [OBRA Chat] NoTubes Troubles
I recently purchased new Kenda Small Block tires that I'm running Stan's in. After a DNF at Echo I learned that one of the tires has a hole in the sidewall close to the rim. Seems the Stan's can seal this hole when the tire is sitting, but when riding the sidewall flexes and the sealant fails. The sealant doesn't seem to be able to reseal the hole when rotating.
Does anyone have any tricks for this problem? Another type of sealant? The place I purchased the tire will not exchange it for a new one.
Thanks,
Mike
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