Repairing tiny tyre punctures (not tube punctures)

Eoin_Eamon

I've just taken the tyres off my rims and have given them a proper cleaning and have pulled every bit of glass out of the rubber. The tyres themselves are still in good condition so I'm not keen to toss them out.

Does a solution exist to fill in the cracks and cuts on the tyre? I was thinking about super glue but I've read that it becomes brittle and will fall out.

I've seen articles in America about a thing called Shoe GOO which seems to do the trick as it's rubberised.

Any advice and can it be had in Dublin?

Thanks in advance.

Wicklowrider

I use E6000.
If you've ever heard of "shoe glue" used to repair expensive runner trainers, its the identical stuff.Attached image shows repair after several hundred miles. It seals and is supple so stretches and moves with tyres. If you use glue it cracks and falls out. I buy it from ebay and a tube will do you for years.

Eoin_Eamon

Ah, right. I came across E-6000 on some forums. Is there anywhere to pick it up in Dublin or can it only be ordered online?

Cheers for the tip-off.

Wicklowrider

I'd say craft shops have it, its used a lot in arts and crafts.