Sidewall cut in tubeless tyre - repair possible?

archat68 · 23rd August 2009, 22:41

A cycle rickshaw hit one of my one month old Michelin XM+1 tyre today and the tyre sidewall got cut in a result

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As the tyre is new I want to know if it is possible to repair the tyre and use it after putting a tube inside it or I have to spend 2.4K again within one month?

Tyre gurus please advise.

ph03n!x · 23rd August 2009, 23:02

Possible or not- it is not safe and hence not advisable. I had to change a 1 month old Yoko S.drives coz of something similar

SS-Traveller · 23rd August 2009, 23:09

Repair isn't an option or possibility, but if you can post a picture of the cut, one could judge if it is serious or not. You might choose the option of using it as your spare tyre.

AbhiJ · 24th August 2009, 00:09

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Originally Posted by archat68

A cycle rickshaw hit one of my one month old Michelin XM+1 tyre today and the tyre sidewall got cut in a result .

How did the cycle rickshaw take out your tyre?? Which the pointed middle thingy of their rims??

watashi75 · 24th August 2009, 06:41

Another similar query here -

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...ewall-cut.html

archat68 · 24th August 2009, 09:04

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Originally Posted by SS-Traveller

Repair isn't an option or possibility, but if you can post a picture of the cut, one could judge if it is serious or not. You might choose the option of using it as your spare tyre.

The cut is about 1 ch in diameter and is deep - actually all the layers got cut and the tyre got totally deflated as a result of this.

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Originally Posted by AbhiJ

How did the cycle rickshaw take out your tyre?? Which the pointed middle thingy of their rims??

I was waiting in a signal near my house. The wheels were pointed slightly outward. A cycle rickshaw tried to squeeze through the narrow space. It's rear wheel had some sharp screw type thing protruding in the middle. It got stuck in my tyre - he instead of stopping tried to pull the rickshaw out of it and my tyre got cut - so deep that it caused the total deflation of the tyre.

shankar.balan · 24th August 2009, 09:06

not worth the effort. too dangerous. just chuck the old one and replace the same!

sgiitk · 24th August 2009, 09:09

Definitely not. Sidewall damage esp in a radial has only one remedy - replace the tyre. This goes for both tubeless and tubed.

binz · 24th August 2009, 09:10

Have got sidewall cuts patched on Eagle f1s , AD-07s , S-drives.So its definitely possible.
Dont risk it at higher speeds.Use it as a spare for emergency only.

funkydude · 24th August 2009, 09:17

A month old Michelin XM+1 cut off by a rickshaw puller.

archat68!! Go to the dealer and show him the cut. Don't tell him about the incident. Let's see what he has to say about it. You might be the lukcy one to get a replacement free of cost.

These tyres are strong enough for a small pointed pin. And moreover yours are brand new.

I think you should get a replacement free of cost. Else tell the dealer that you would be writing to the headoffce about the incident.

I am pretty sure the Michelin would give you replacement free of cost, if not the dealer.

SS-Traveller · 24th August 2009, 09:20

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Originally Posted by archat68

The cut is about 1 ch in diameter and is deep - actually all the layers got cut and the tyre got totally deflated as a result of this.

You could consider using this with a gaiter patch repair (1 inch is just about manageable) and a tube in place, as your spare tyre.

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Originally Posted by shankar.balan

not worth the effort. too dangerous. just chuck the old one and replace the same!

Of course, this would be the best option, if the most expensive.

gpa · 24th August 2009, 09:39

My views echo that of many others. Please get the tyre replaced. Its not safe to have it patched up. Rs. 2.4k is a meagre amount but will go a long way in terms of safety of people.

e1t1bet · 24th August 2009, 10:22

You have to buy a new tyre. You should thank your luck that this didn't happen at 20k Kms. You would have had to buy at least a pair then.
Buy a new tyre, and repair the old one. Use the old one as an emergency at speeds strictly below 45 kmph.

SCH · 24th August 2009, 10:28

No choice but to replace the tyre. There is no way this can be fixed properly; My advice to not compromise on your safety and get it replaced immediately.

DieselFan · 24th August 2009, 10:32

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Originally Posted by funkydude

A month old Michelin XM+1 cut off by a rickshaw puller.

archat68!! Go to the dealer and show him the cut. Don't tell him about the incident. Let's see what he has to say about it. You might be the lukcy one to get a replacement free of cost.

These tyres are strong enough for a small pointed pin. And moreover yours are brand new.

I think you should get a replacement free of cost. Else tell the dealer that you would be writing to the headoffce about the incident.

I am pretty sure the Michelin would give you replacement free of cost, if not the dealer.

No way Michelin will even entertain side wall cuts. They are very conservative on warranty replacements. Threatening dealer on such cases will not yield any result.

23rd August 2009, 22:41	#1
archat68 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 817 Thanked: 423 Times	Sidewall cut in tubeless tyre - repair possible? A cycle rickshaw hit one of my one month old Michelin XM+1 tyre today and the tyre sidewall got cut in a result . As the tyre is new I want to know if it is possible to repair the tyre and use it after putting a tube inside it or I have to spend 2.4K again within one month? Tyre gurus please advise.
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23rd August 2009, 23:02	#2
ph03n!x Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,978 Thanked: 2,214 Times	Possible or not- it is not safe and hence not advisable. I had to change a 1 month old Yoko S.drives coz of something similar
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23rd August 2009, 23:09	#3
SS-Traveller Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 7,410 Thanked: 18,107 Times View My Garage	Repair isn't an option or possibility, but if you can post a picture of the cut, one could judge if it is serious or not. You might choose the option of using it as your spare tyre.
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24th August 2009, 06:41	#5
watashi75 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 518 Thanked: 11 Times	Another similar query here - http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...ewall-cut.html
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24th August 2009, 09:06	#7
shankar.balan BANNED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BLR Posts: 8,720 Thanked: 7,073 Times View My Garage	not worth the effort. too dangerous. just chuck the old one and replace the same!
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24th August 2009, 09:09	#8
sgiitk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,924 Thanked: 4,621 Times	Definitely not. Sidewall damage esp in a radial has only one remedy - replace the tyre. This goes for both tubeless and tubed.
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24th August 2009, 09:10	#9
binz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,300 Thanked: 414 Times View My Garage	Have got sidewall cuts patched on Eagle f1s , AD-07s , S-drives.So its definitely possible. Dont risk it at higher speeds.Use it as a spare for emergency only.
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24th August 2009, 09:17	#10
funkydude BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Noida Posts: 93 Thanked: 6 Times	A month old Michelin XM+1 cut off by a rickshaw puller. archat68!! Go to the dealer and show him the cut. Don't tell him about the incident. Let's see what he has to say about it. You might be the lukcy one to get a replacement free of cost. These tyres are strong enough for a small pointed pin. And moreover yours are brand new. I think you should get a replacement free of cost. Else tell the dealer that you would be writing to the headoffce about the incident. I am pretty sure the Michelin would give you replacement free of cost, if not the dealer.
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24th August 2009, 09:39	#12
gpa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,782 Thanked: 314 Times	My views echo that of many others. Please get the tyre replaced. Its not safe to have it patched up. Rs. 2.4k is a meagre amount but will go a long way in terms of safety of people.
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24th August 2009, 10:22	#13
e1t1bet BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 106 Thanked: 11 Times	You have to buy a new tyre. You should thank your luck that this didn't happen at 20k Kms. You would have had to buy at least a pair then. Buy a new tyre, and repair the old one. Use the old one as an emergency at speeds strictly below 45 kmph.
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24th August 2009, 10:28	#14
SCH BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kashipur Posts: 162 Thanked: 3 Times	No choice but to replace the tyre. There is no way this can be fixed properly; My advice to not compromise on your safety and get it replaced immediately.
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