Is it ok to trim down a tube patch?
I got a 700x18-23 inner tube that just got punctured. The small round patch on my patch kit is a bit wider than the inner tube itself. Is it ok to cut around the patch so it fits?
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I got a 700x18-23 inner tube that just got punctured. The small round patch on my patch kit is a bit wider than the inner tube itself. Is it ok to cut around the patch so it fits?
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I got a 700x18-23 inner tube that just got punctured. The small round patch on my patch kit is a bit wider than the inner tube itself. Is it ok to cut around the patch so it fits?
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I got a 700x18-23 inner tube that just got punctured. The small round patch on my patch kit is a bit wider than the inner tube itself. Is it ok to cut around the patch so it fits?
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Don't cut it. The patch is thinner at the edges and cutting leaves a thick sharp edge where it can tear. Roll the tube sideways and you can glue first one and then other edge. There are smaller patches that are made for narrow road tubes.
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My advice for a long time has been to just buy a 100-count box of Rema F0s if you're someone that patches, regardless of tire size...
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Don't cut it. The patch is thinner at the edges and cutting leaves a thick sharp edge where it can tear. Roll the tube sideways and you can glue first one and then other edge. There are smaller patches that are made for narrow road tubes.
answered 6 hours ago
ojsojs
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My advice for a long time has been to just buy a 100-count box of Rema F0s if you're someone that patches, regardless of tire size...
– Nathan Knutson
2 hours ago
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Don't cut it. The patch is thinner at the edges and cutting leaves a thick sharp edge where it can tear. Roll the tube sideways and you can glue first one and then other edge. There are smaller patches that are made for narrow road tubes.
answered 6 hours ago
ojsojs
12k22244
My advice for a long time has been to just buy a 100-count box of Rema F0s if you're someone that patches, regardless of tire size...
– Nathan Knutson
2 hours ago
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Don't cut it. The patch is thinner at the edges and cutting leaves a thick sharp edge where it can tear. Roll the tube sideways and you can glue first one and then other edge. There are smaller patches that are made for narrow road tubes.
answered 6 hours ago
ojsojs
12k22244
Don't cut it. The patch is thinner at the edges and cutting leaves a thick sharp edge where it can tear. Roll the tube sideways and you can glue first one and then other edge. There are smaller patches that are made for narrow road tubes.
answered 6 hours ago
ojsojs
12k22244
answered 6 hours ago
ojsojs
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answered 6 hours ago
ojsojs
12k22244
answered 6 hours ago
ojsojs
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My advice for a long time has been to just buy a 100-count box of Rema F0s if you're someone that patches, regardless of tire size...
– Nathan Knutson
2 hours ago
add a comment |
My advice for a long time has been to just buy a 100-count box of Rema F0s if you're someone that patches, regardless of tire size...
– Nathan Knutson
2 hours ago
My advice for a long time has been to just buy a 100-count box of Rema F0s if you're someone that patches, regardless of tire size...
– Nathan Knutson
2 hours ago
My advice for a long time has been to just buy a 100-count box of Rema F0s if you're someone that patches, regardless of tire size...
– Nathan Knutson
2 hours ago
add a comment |
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