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dirtriderex
10-17-2004, 01:03 PM
At a xc race this weekend I hit something sharp and put a 1/2" slash on the sidewall. These tires were brand new and cost a bit too. Is there any way to repair this?

JDiablo
10-17-2004, 01:05 PM
yes with a tire repair kit,look on rocky mountain atv.com for them,i had to use one,and actually let it dry and leave it for a day to dry and you will be good

dirtriderex
10-17-2004, 01:18 PM
SWEET! thanks:D

red2004 TRX450R
10-18-2004, 11:14 AM
fill it full of plugs.

use the good kind that look like rope with tar on them!!

Screamin440
10-18-2004, 11:46 AM
I didn't think you could repair a slash in the sidewall. I thought it would flex too much for any patch or plug to hold. I know on an automotive tire you can go like 1/4" below the tread on the sidewall and plug it but that's all you'll be able to go due to the flexing.

pead_24
10-18-2004, 11:58 AM
yep just plug it, i have a 2 inch cut in my sidewall so i stuck 4 rope plugs in it and holds air fine.